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OV52 UEW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,639 mi
Last recorded103,639 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 UEW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 103,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened & General corrosion underneath (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Attachment bracket/mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 100,753 miles

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Attachment bracket/mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 97,462 miles

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear General corrosion underneath

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 90,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover seeping grease

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged near excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,296 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 83,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,814 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,178 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 58,175 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,282 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 50,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,797 miles

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)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,517 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 50,506 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 46,910 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,910 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 41,893 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,620 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 Jul 2008 20,620 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,338 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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OV52 UEW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OV52 UEW, 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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OV52 UEW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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