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LB52 BYY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,161 mi
Last recorded73,161 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 BYY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 68,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,431 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,109 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,336 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,727 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen cracked at bottom drivers side

Pass 27 Apr 2013 47,426 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,624 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,709 miles

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

wiper poor

Pass 11 May 2010 38,185 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 33,235 miles

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

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

indications of very slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 13 May 2008 27,636 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,266 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 22,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 May 2006 16,300 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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LB52 BYY 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 93.8%.

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 LB52 BYY, 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 LB52 BYY registered?

LB52 BYY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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