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FJ52 TLO

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,120 mi
Last recorded157,120 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 TLO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 157,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

under side and suspension components corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 23 Jul 2018 151,443 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs badly corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

under side of vehicle in poor condition and badly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2018 151,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s/f brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

under side of vehicle in poor condition and badly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 147,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

eml light on dash

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Aug 2016 142,335 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades perished

Pass 7 Aug 2015 137,235 miles

engine warning light on dash

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

slight oil leak from engine

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2015 137,165 miles

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

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

engine warning light on dash

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

slight oil leak from engine

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,988 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 116,359 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 106,368 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 106,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 103,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 103,446 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 94,572 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,269 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,867 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 78,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,859 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 63,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,657 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 43,657 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,671 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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FJ52 TLO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FJ52 TLO, 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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FJ52 TLO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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