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BN52 ZZJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,893 mi
Last recorded68,893 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 ZZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 68,893 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 67,284 miles
Fail 26 May 2024 67,240 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,910 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 66,908 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,846 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 66,827 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,119 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,996 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,029 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 55,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,379 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,377 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,858 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,598 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,185 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

offside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

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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BN52 ZZJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN52 ZZJ, 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 BN52 ZZJ registered?

BN52 ZZJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is BN52 ZZJ safe to buy?

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