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EN52 EVM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

185,430 mi
Last recorded185,430 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 185,430 miles

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

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

both rear underside sills slight corroded

rear chassis rails slight corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2024 185,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear underside sills slight corroded

rear chassis rails slight corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 178,228 miles

Outer both sides sills corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 171,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 166,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 158,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 152,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 145,824 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 138,590 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 132,493 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 125,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 118,285 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 113,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2012 107,816 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 107,816 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 101,281 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)

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 7 Feb 2011 101,281 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,578 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 72,593 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 5 Feb 2009 72,593 miles

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)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,639 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,127 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 39,720 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 EVM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EN52 EVM, 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 EN52 EVM registered?

EN52 EVM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is EN52 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 EVM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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