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FH52 UMM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

114,555 mi
Last recorded114,555 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 114,555 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 113,941 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 113,547 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underneath generally attacking components

Fail 24 Oct 2023 113,547 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underneath generally attacking components

Pass 13 Oct 2022 112,448 miles

red surface rust underside generally attacking components.

Fail 13 Oct 2022 112,448 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

red surface rust underside generally attacking components.

Pass 28 Oct 2021 110,678 miles

surfice corrosiuon underside generally attacking components

Fail 28 Oct 2021 110,678 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and off side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

surfice corrosiuon underside generally attacking components

Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 105,564 miles

1, off side rear tyre getting low.2, red surface rust under side attacking components generally. 3, rear discs showing signs of deterioration/s rear outer sill showing signs of surface rust.

Fail 24 Oct 2019 105,564 miles

1, off side rear tyre getting low.2, red surface rust under side attacking components generally. 3, rear discs showing signs of deterioration/s rear outer sill showing signs of surface rust.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,813 miles

components underside being attacked by surface corrosion

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs have slight run out

o/s rear tyre tread getting low + nail in tyre

rear n/s tyre approaching limit for wear

Fail 22 Oct 2018 103,811 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

components underside being attacked by surface corrosion

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/s rear tyre tread getting low + nail in tyre

rear n/s tyre approaching limit for wear

Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,387 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,224 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 92,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,615 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 29 Oct 2013 84,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 84,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,228 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,960 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 67,960 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,879 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 59,879 miles

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 53,537 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,537 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,576 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 44,298 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 36,585 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,883 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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FH52 UMM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FH52 UMM, 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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FH52 UMM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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