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AV52 MYR

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,349 mi
Last recorded145,349 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 MYR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 145,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 130,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 116,898 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,011 miles

NSF brake binding slightly

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 104,011 miles

NSF brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,731 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 91,731 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,850 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 77,850 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,544 miles

nearside headlamp washer nozzle and cover missing

Fail 19 Jul 2012 62,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp washer nozzle and cover missing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,954 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

n/s/r tyre has small cuts to inner side wall but not showing cord

o/s/f tyre has small cuts on inner side wall but not showing cord

o/s/f tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,929 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,019 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,431 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,609 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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AV52 MYR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 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 AV52 MYR, 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 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV52 MYR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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