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EA52 ZTT

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,033 mi
Last recorded151,033 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 ZTT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 151,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 151,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 150,100 miles

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

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

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 27 Feb 2019 145,535 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 145,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 140,670 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 140,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure play in bush (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 128,299 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 128,299 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 114,275 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 26 Nov 2015 114,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 109,860 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 109,860 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 100,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 100,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 91,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,263 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 70,184 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,459 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,091 miles

front tyres wearing to approx 2mm on edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,977 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 24,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,769 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 9,266 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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EA52 ZTT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EA52 ZTT, 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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EA52 ZTT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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