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YX52 GTU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,511 mi
Last recorded109,511 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 109,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension,sub frame and under body showing signs of corrosion

oil level low

Fail 2 Feb 2023 109,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bracket bar corroded and broken by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension,sub frame and under body showing signs of corrosion

oil level low

Pass 7 Jan 2022 104,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 104,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 104,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 29 Aug 2020 101,397 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes. Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted. Both sides.

Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All areas adjacent to sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All areas adjacent to sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,012 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,191 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 93,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,519 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,502 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,815 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,815 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,466 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,160 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,164 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,544 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,045 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,737 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 29,737 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GTU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GTU, 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 YX52 GTU registered?

YX52 GTU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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