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AV52 NCF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,448 mi
Last recorded110,448 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 NCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 110,448 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 110,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 107,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 104,753 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 99,901 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,594 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,785 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 91,740 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,331 miles

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

steering rack showing light misting of oil

Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,182 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 83,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre becoming out of shape inner side edge

Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,913 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 64,667 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,755 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2013 59,753 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges very close to cords

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,882 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,794 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,179 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,595 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,000 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,003 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 NCF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 AV52 NCF, 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 NCF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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