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FM52 EYF

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,588 mi
Last recorded157,588 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 EYF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 157,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2023 154,198 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 151,536 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 149,635 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 140,016 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 136,398 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 136,395 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 133,594 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2016 128,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres outer edges worn

Fail 28 May 2016 128,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 116,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 101,286 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 97,267 miles

nearside & offside rear discs slight pitting

Fail 15 Feb 2013 97,590 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

nearside & offside rear discs slight pitting

Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,713 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 74,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,879 miles

BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODED AT TIME OF TEST.

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON EDGES.

REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX 50-60% WORN.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,392 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW. (3mm DEPTH.LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6mm).

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,263 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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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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What year was FM52 EYF registered?

FM52 EYF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is FM52 EYF safe to buy?

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