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BT52 CUK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,988 mi
Last recorded105,988 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 105,988 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 103,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres perished

engine check light on

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,939 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 99,937 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)

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,384 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 94,258 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 94,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 90,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 90,994 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,910 miles

both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,473 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,813 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,171 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 63,778 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 63,778 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 58,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 52,483 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 CUK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CUK, 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 CUK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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