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RE52 GSO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,929 mi
Last recorded128,929 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 GSO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 128,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 125,175 miles

All brake back plates rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 125,170 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

All brake back plates rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 114,035 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 114,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 109,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 109,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 107,429 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 104,808 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 102,224 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 100,519 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 100,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,340 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,082 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 87,286 miles

Engine management light is on

Exhaust system is very corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 87,286 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light is on

Exhaust system is very corroded

Os front brake caliper is in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,342 miles

Both front tyres have worn close to limit on edges [215/45/17w] require replacement asap

Rad is becoming poor at top monitor

Rear brake pads appear low

Wheel alignment will be required

Pass 22 Sep 2012 66,311 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,146 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,778 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,951 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (almost worn to cords)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 36,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (almost worn to cords)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,981 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 30,981 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,616 miles

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

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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RE52 GSO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RE52 GSO, 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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What year was RE52 GSO registered?

RE52 GSO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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