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BT52 CTY

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

194,056 mi
Last recorded194,056 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 CTY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 194,056 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 192,445 miles

General surface corrosion underneath of vehicle.

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 189,107 miles

front wipers smearing slightly but still clearing screen effectively

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2020 189,107 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly but still clearing screen effectively

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2018 186,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 186,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 182,652 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 179,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 175,011 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake flexi slightly twisted

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner egde

offside rear brake noisy

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 8 Aug 2015 175,011 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake flexi slightly twisted

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner egde

offside rear brake noisy

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Apr 2014 163,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front flexi slightly twisted

noise from offside rear wheel recommend investigation (possilbly brake backplate catching)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 163,103 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat.unable to check seat belt.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 149,774 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind on o/s/f brake.(not recorded on R.B.T. at time of test).

Pass 6 Apr 2013 149,774 miles

slight bind on o/s/f brake.(not recorded on R.B.T. at time of test).

Pass 17 May 2012 144,634 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 137,368 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 136,891 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 129,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 118,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit (1.5mm)

Pass 1 May 2008 108,882 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edge.

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 108,881 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edge.

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

Pass 1 May 2007 100,307 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2005 71,986 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CTY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red 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 CTY, 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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BT52 CTY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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