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CA52 EKX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,236 mi
Last recorded119,236 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 EKX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 119,236 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 119,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 115,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 115,287 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,019 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 111,019 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,566 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 102,509 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,174 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 97,173 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,480 miles

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,110 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Surface corrosion on underside of car, rear suspension

Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,252 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,964 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,742 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,753 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,370 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside rear worn to 2mm

Fail 4 Mar 2009 59,364 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside rear worn to 2mm

Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,028 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,806 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Dec 2005 24,276 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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CA52 EKX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CA52 EKX, 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 CA52 EKX registered?

CA52 EKX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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