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LC52 XRG

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,079 mi
Last recorded123,079 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 XRG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 112,353 miles

Front Bottom arm rear bushes perishing

Front Brake discs lipped

Front Brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad appears low

Rear Tyres on 3mm and are wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 May 2019 112,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Bottom arm rear bushes perishing

Front Brake discs lipped

Front Brake pads getting low

General underbody corroded

Offside Rear Disc corroded and pitted on inner face

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad appears low

Rear Tyres on 3mm and are wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2018 100,357 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 89,351 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

n/s/r tyre deep cut not exposing chords

o/s/f headlamp lens deteriorating

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 31 May 2016 78,173 miles

front number plate damaged

slight smear front wipers

various steering/suspension bushes/rubbers perishing

Fail 31 May 2016 78,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres bold on inner edges

front number plate damaged

slight fraying drivers seatbelt

slight smear front wipers

various steering/suspension bushes/rubbers perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,193 miles

front number plate cracked,

Fail 1 Jun 2015 69,193 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate cracked,

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,851 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,646 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,299 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle tread getting low

Fail 7 Jun 2013 52,299 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre app limit wearing on inner tread

Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,616 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 51,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 46,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,620 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 30,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,059 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,284 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,319 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 14 Dec 2005 16,944 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 XRG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

LC52 XRG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 January 2003.

Is LC52 XRG safe to buy?

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