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RE52 GSU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,067 mi
Last recorded102,067 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 GSU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 102,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, no cords exposed

Fail 7 Sep 2015 101,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, no cords exposed

Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,148 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,087 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,105 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,213 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,430 miles

o/s rear lamp cover cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,215 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,253 miles

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

nearside front wing has slight body damage

offside rear bumper slightly damaged

offside rear lamp lens cracked but does not show any white light to the rear

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,281 miles

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 GSU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

RE52 GSU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is RE52 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 GSU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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