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HS52 AXM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,936 mi
Last recorded139,936 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 AXM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 139,936 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 132,038 miles

Corrosion to rear axle components and both side sill panel

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

O/s/f tyre worn from inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2017 132,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Corrosion to rear axle components and both side sill panel

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

O/s/f tyre worn from inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2017 131,970 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside front (2.5.B.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear lower (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 37% (3.7.B.6b)

offside front tyre zero mm on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2016 122,335 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 122,335 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 114,319 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 105,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,023 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,938 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,780 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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HS52 AXM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HS52 AXM, 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 HS52 AXM registered?

HS52 AXM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is HS52 AXM safe to buy?

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