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H8 GXE

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

168,055 mi
Last recorded168,055 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 GXE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 168,055 miles

bucket seats fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2023 161,475 miles

Bucket seats and aftermarket harness installed

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 149,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 141,827 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 135,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 127,716 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 117,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 117,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 112,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small splits in inner side wall advised to replace soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 112,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 108,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 104,438 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 102,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre splitting inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2014 102,491 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre splitting inner edge

Pass 28 May 2013 99,288 miles

n/s/f tyre outer damadged

Fail 14 May 2013 99,288 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre outer damadged

Pass 2 May 2012 92,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2012 92,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2011 83,326 miles

large under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 72,253 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 60,426 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

large under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 May 2008 51,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 44,039 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 44,039 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,450 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 42,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear & n/s front tryes worn on inner edges also on limit in places

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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H8 GXE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H8 GXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H8 GXE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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