MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front lower drop link gaitor deteriorated
Nearside Rear inner sill holed and corroded
Nearside Rear outer sill holed and corroded
Offside Front lower drop link gaitor deteriorated
Offside Rear inner sill holed and corroded
Offside Rear outer sill holed and corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear sub frame corroded
Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front lower drop link gaitor deteriorated
Nearside Rear inner sill holed and corroded
Nearside Rear outer sill holed and corroded
Offside Front lower drop link gaitor deteriorated
Offside Rear inner sill holed and corroded
Offside Rear outer sill holed and corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear sub frame corroded
Front number plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Inner sill corroded
Offside Rear outer sill holed and corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust joint blowing slightly
Slight movement is steering rack bushes
gearbox pan mist of oil
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front number plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Inner sill corroded
Offside Rear outer sill holed and corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust joint blowing slightly
Slight movement is steering rack bushes
gearbox pan mist of oil
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre getting low
Offside Front tyre getting low (inner edge worn)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pads getting low
Steering rack mounts slightly worn
Nearside Front tyre getting low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front tyre getting low (inner edge worn)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pads getting low
Steering rack mounts slightly worn
Front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front alloy corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front shock damp
Nearside Rear brake disc inner edge corroded
Offside Front rear suspension arm (inner bush) deteriorated
Offside Rear tyre getting low
Unable to inspect rear brake pads
headlamps faded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front shock damp
Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
Nearside Rear brake disc inner edge corroded
Offside Front rear suspension arm (inner bush) deteriorated
Offside Front tyre close to limit (inner edge worn)
Offside Rear tyre getting low
Unable to inspect rear brake pads
headlamps faded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately SILL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
UNABLE TO SEE REAR PADS THROUGH WHEELS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately SILL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
UNABLE TO SEE REAR PADS THROUGH WHEELS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
CHILD SEAT FITTED NSR
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NSF TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
front number plate damaged
o/s/f wiper end split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FM52 EWB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 EWB, 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 EWB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 January 2003.
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