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FH52 HHX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,212 mi
Last recorded86,212 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HHX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,212 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear N/S + O/S - Rear Outer Sill Panels Corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 81,927 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,805 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 75,813 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,689 miles

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

Offside Front Brake operation has excessive oil discharge Brake Caliper (1.1.7 (b))

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 68,806 miles

Offside Front Brake valve has a slight discharge of oil Brake Caliper (3.6.E.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both Side Rear Outer Sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 66,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Body has slight corrosion Both Side Rear Outer Sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,793 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 63,793 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 59,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,472 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,273 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre showing wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,208 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake slow to read

Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,463 miles

both wipers split

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,650 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 35,647 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 31,511 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Feb 2008 23,920 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 23,920 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 19,200 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 19,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 13,260 miles

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

advise wheel alignment requires attention front tyres wearing unevenly

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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FH52 HHX 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 78.3%.

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 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 FH52 HHX, 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 FH52 HHX registered?

FH52 HHX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is FH52 HHX safe to buy?

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