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VU52 VGO

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,933 mi
Last recorded106,933 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,933 miles

Chip in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Early corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Nearside rear shock absorber bouncy

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 106,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Chip in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Early corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Nearside rear shock absorber bouncy

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,457 miles

front wipers are splitting

offside front headlight is deteriating

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

offside rear antiroll bar linkage is slightly bent

rear number plate is deteriating

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,988 miles

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

offside front headlamp deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2016 83,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front headlamp deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,176 miles

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

offside front headlamp is damp inside

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,816 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,637 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,815 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,962 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,510 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 41,417 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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VU52 VGO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU52 VGO, 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 VU52 VGO registered?

VU52 VGO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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The MOT history for VU52 VGO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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