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NY52 XXP

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

131,375 mi
Last recorded131,375 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 XXP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 131,375 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 131,339 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 131,276 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 129,775 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2024 129,749 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2022 128,141 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 128,133 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 113,300 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 112,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 108,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 108,156 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 105,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 102,018 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 102,018 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,390 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,583 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,937 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,980 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,450 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 51,449 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,201 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 51,201 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,641 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,849 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,057 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 25,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 20,257 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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NY52 XXP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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