MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Badly Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inc Rear Sills (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner Faces (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres outer edges worn
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres outer edges worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm
offside rear tyre sidewall split inside edge
nearside & offside rear discs slight pitting
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
nearside & offside rear discs slight pitting
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces
both rear tyres smooth on inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODED AT TIME OF TEST.
O/S/F TYRE LOW ON EDGES.
REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX 50-60% WORN.
BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW. (3mm DEPTH.LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6mm).
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
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FM52 EYF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FM52 EYF, 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 EYF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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