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BT52 CTX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,983 mi
Last recorded110,983 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 CTX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 110,983 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 110,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 109,439 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 109,434 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,458 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 107,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 105,107 miles

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

engine light warning light on

Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,810 miles

EML light on

Fail 13 Jan 2018 102,810 miles

EML light on

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,258 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,598 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,074 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 94,411 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 92,432 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,536 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,487 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 75,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,705 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,371 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 51,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,143 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 36,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,940 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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BT52 CTX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BT52 CTX, 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 BT52 CTX registered?

BT52 CTX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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