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YN02 GME

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,352 mi
Last recorded126,352 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 GME
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 126,352 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush. (Fitted in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Travel at brake pedal is more than normally expected but not considered excessive

Fail 14 Mar 2019 112,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Travel at brake pedal is more than normally expected but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2018 104,496 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 104,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of central three quarter band (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of central three quarter band (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of central three quarter band (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre cracked on inner side wall but not to cords

Offside Front wheel has slight resistance when turned by hand

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,873 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 95,873 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,770 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 91,770 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front wheel has slight resistance when turned by hand

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 87,563 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,055 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner tread edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,788 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 78,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside wiper blade split on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,476 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 73,476 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,787 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,520 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 55,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 58,249 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,814 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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YN02 GME is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YN02 GME, 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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YN02 GME is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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