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2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

115,226 mi
Last recorded115,226 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 EUW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,226 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 115,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 114,506 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 114,495 miles

Emissions not tested engine light on and egine running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 111,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 111,061 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 108,480 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 108,480 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 107,729 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 104,302 miles

Offside Front has slight damp

Fail 8 Nov 2016 104,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front has slight damp

Pass 20 Nov 2015 99,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 99,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 95,317 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 95,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,676 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 78,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,953 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 69,945 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 62,667 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 62,568 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

nearside rear tyre cuts inner wall not exposing ply or cord.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,412 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 54,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,306 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,149 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,556 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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EN52 EUW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EN52 EUW, 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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EN52 EUW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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