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BG52 AEU

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,855 mi
Last recorded162,855 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 AEU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 162,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 152,440 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding

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

Pass 2 May 2018 144,929 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 140,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 140,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed driver (5.2.2b)

engine management lamp on dash indicating a fault

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 133,750 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside wiper blade split

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 2 Feb 2016 133,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine management lamp on dash indicating a fault & slight mis-fire detected

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside wiper blade split

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 10 Mar 2015 124,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 124,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 115,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2014 115,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 101,759 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 89,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge close to cords

Fail 5 Jan 2012 89,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge close to cords

Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,370 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,581 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 68,581 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,922 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,938 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 38,759 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 28,678 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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BG52 AEU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG52 AEU, 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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What year was BG52 AEU registered?

BG52 AEU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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