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EJ52 UPP

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

132,410 mi
Last recorded132,410 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 UPP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 132,410 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 9 May 2024 132,410 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 12 May 2023 126,840 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside and exterior of vehicle slightly rusty

Fail 12 May 2023 126,840 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside and exterior of vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 13 May 2022 123,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 117,977 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 117,977 miles

Front Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 112,143 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 104,885 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 99,333 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 99,333 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside+nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2017 93,436 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,255 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 82,674 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,674 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 77,064 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,827 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 71,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 67,390 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,841 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 52,588 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 52,582 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,037 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST PIPE BENT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 48,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST PIPE BENT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,856 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ52 UPP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EJ52 UPP, 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 EJ52 UPP registered?

EJ52 UPP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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