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BN52 ZZK

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,059 mi
Last recorded112,059 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 ZZK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,059 miles

Offside Front 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 20 Dec 2015 108,205 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No liquid coming from this washer jet (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Battery not secured down

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to legal limit and cracking badly in tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 215 45 17

Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge but no cord exposed

O/s/r tyre slightly perish cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2014 100,514 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge but no cord exposed

O/s/r tyre slightly perish cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2012 88,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,795 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 87,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 84,421 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 81,674 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,110 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,864 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 26 Jan 2007 56,627 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 41,872 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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BN52 ZZK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZZK, 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 ZZK registered?

BN52 ZZK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BN52 ZZK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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