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EF52 LKC

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

132,220 mi
Last recorded132,220 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 LKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 132,220 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 131,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 131,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 122,563 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 122,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 114,802 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2021 114,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 112,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,639 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,023 miles

both rear tyres inner side wall cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 92,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 90,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,180 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 83,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,891 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,929 miles

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)

os wiper blade splitting

Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,239 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 70,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,698 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,926 miles

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

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

unable to see rear pads

Pass 10 May 2007 51,993 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,565 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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EF52 LKC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EF52 LKC, 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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EF52 LKC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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