MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to rear wheel arches
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
oil residue on engine
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to rear wheel arches
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
oil residue on engine
Both front bottom arm rear bushes perishing
Both front discs heavily lipped
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Front wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Shocker misted with oil
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front bottom arm rear bushes perishing
Both front discs heavily lipped
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Front wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Shocker misted with oil
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
under trays fitted unable to see testable item
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all ancillary drive belts perished
both frt tyres starting to split in sidewalls
frt brake pads starting to wear low
oil residue on engine
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
oil residue on engine
both front tyres have slight splitting on inner side walls
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and worn on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leaks
front wipers smearing
osf and nsf tyres very low on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
engine oil leaks
front wipers smearing
osf and nsf tyres very low on edges
both front tyres very low on inner edges
child seats fitted to rear
damage to front bumper
rear pads very low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear numberplate starting to delaminate
wiper blades smearing slightly
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all brake pads worn
rear number plate deteriated
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM52 EVF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 FM52 EVF, 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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FM52 EVF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 January 2003.
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