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GCZ 9052

2000 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,664 mi
Last recorded153,664 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus IS200100,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 9052
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 153,664 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 153,490 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 152,002 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 2 Sep 2024 152,002 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 4 May 2023 148,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 146,928 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 146,839 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 145,424 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 145,399 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 145,379 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 143,541 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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GCZ 9052 is a 2000 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 100,365 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 GCZ 9052, 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 26 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GCZ 9052?

You can check the full history of GCZ 9052 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GCZ 9052 registered?

GCZ 9052 is a 2000 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is GCZ 9052 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 9052 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCZ 9052 have outstanding finance?

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