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WV52 ZGE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,239 mi
Last recorded122,239 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 ZGE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 122,239 miles

Underside

Pass 18 Jan 2017 117,537 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components corroded

rear diff mounts heavily corroded

rear inner sills corroded

wipers leaving slight smears

Pass 4 Feb 2016 113,849 miles

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jan 2015 109,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 1 Feb 2014 105,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 2 Feb 2013 96,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension components have corrosion

n/s+o/s rear in ner sills have corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2012 90,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhuast system rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,398 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 77,395 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,395 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,380 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,277 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 48,597 miles

Offside 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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WV52 ZGE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WV52 ZGE, 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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WV52 ZGE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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