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FG52 EET

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,864 mi
Last recorded65,864 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 EET
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 65,864 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 65,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 65,131 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 65,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 64,496 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,478 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,606 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 62,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,707 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 60,762 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,339 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,841 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,763 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,796 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 52,496 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,830 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,557 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,688 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,131 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 32,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,687 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 16,404 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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FG52 EET is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG52 EET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG52 EET registered?

FG52 EET is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is FG52 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 EET shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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