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HS52 BVE

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,062 mi
Last recorded122,062 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 BVE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 122,062 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,749 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 108,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,426 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 105,426 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,918 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,387 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,125 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,772 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 86,013 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 86,013 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 81,664 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 76,203 miles

front brake pads wearing

Fail 4 Jan 2010 70,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 70,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,753 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,421 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,503 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 BVE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BVE, 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 BVE registered?

HS52 BVE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is HS52 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 BVE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HS52 BVE have outstanding finance?

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