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NY52 EGC

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,037 mi
Last recorded107,037 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 EGC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 107,037 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper loose

Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery secured with cable ties

handbrake lever travel high

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 105,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,256 miles

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 30 Oct 2018 101,252 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SUBFRAME MOUNTING / FIXING (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 16 Nov 2017 92,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

slight dampness to o/s/f shock absorber

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2016 87,783 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

slight lip on both front discs

Fail 10 Nov 2016 87,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both lower (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

slight lip on both front discs

Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,342 miles

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

slight bind at front wheels

Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,863 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,975 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

small cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 8 Jan 2014 82,966 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 20 Dec 2012 74,416 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 66,602 miles

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 31 Dec 2010 59,491 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 53,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,896 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 36,908 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,830 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 34,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,779 miles

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

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

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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NY52 EGC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NY52 EGC, 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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NY52 EGC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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