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FJ52 TMO

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

155,069 mi
Last recorded155,069 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 TMO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 155,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR SUB-FRAME -ARMS - FLOOR CORRODED

Fail 24 Dec 2024 155,034 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR SUB-FRAME -ARMS - FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 5 Dec 2023 152,144 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 151,918 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 151,918 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 151,148 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 150,723 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 150,068 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 149,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 148,331 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 148,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 147,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 146,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 146,089 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 146,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 143,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 136,984 miles

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

offside front seatbelt retrating slowly

slight movement on steering rack rubber mountings

Pass 26 Mar 2011 128,939 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 120,437 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 120,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 113,113 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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 104,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 89,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 70,195 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 TMO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FJ52 TMO, 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 TMO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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