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LC52 HYK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,407 mi
Last recorded96,407 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 HYK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 96,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre rubbing slightly on inner wheel arch on full lock

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 30 Dec 2016 96,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre rubbing slightly on inner wheel arch on full lock

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,908 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre split on inside side wall but no cords exposed

Fail 11 Nov 2015 88,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre split on inside side wall but no cords exposed

Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,781 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,099 miles

1 rear silencer exhaust rubber not connected but system secure

light scratches in windscreen o/s top corner

o/s screen washer jets poor but sufficient water

rea no plate starting to discolour

Fail 7 Nov 2013 72,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

1 rear silencer exhaust rubber not connected but system secure

light scratches in windscreen o/s top corner

o/s screen washer jets poor but sufficient water

rea no plate starting to discolour

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,455 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 58,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,150 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 51,150 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,327 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,971 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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LC52 HYK 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC52 HYK, 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 LC52 HYK registered?

LC52 HYK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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