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YX52 GSZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,913 mi
Last recorded184,913 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 GSZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 184,913 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2017 175,082 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 174,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 163,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 158,845 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 157,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

general corrossion under vehicle

nearside headlight light aim on minium [maximum adjustment]

nearside rear tyre on 3mm + cracking

neasside/offside wiper blades smearing

petrol tank caseing corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2014 157,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

general corrossion under vehicle

nearside rear tyre on 3mm + cracking

neasside/offside wiper blades smearing

petrol tank caseing corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 155,434 miles

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

clutch slipping badly

Fail 5 Aug 2013 155,434 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

clutch slipping badly

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 152,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 139,864 miles

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

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 119,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 101,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 87,755 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 76,208 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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YX52 GSZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX52 GSZ, 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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YX52 GSZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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