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BU52 YPO

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,221 mi
Last recorded87,221 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YPO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 87,221 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 86,513 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 85,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,027 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 84,012 miles

Brake performance not tested offside front brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,409 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,514 miles

underside of vehicle has corroded areas throughout

Fail 19 Feb 2020 82,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle has corroded areas throughout

Pass 22 Feb 2019 81,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,833 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 80,822 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,868 miles

general underside corrison

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,680 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 78,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,474 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 77,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,470 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 76,470 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,159 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,318 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,721 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,140 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,017 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 65,017 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 62,924 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 53,385 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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BU52 YPO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU52 YPO, 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 BU52 YPO registered?

BU52 YPO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is BU52 YPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 YPO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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