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OV52 UFE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,849 mi
Last recorded138,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 138,849 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 136,719 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 136,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 132,451 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps heavily faded causing poor beam images (only just acceptable) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both nearside tyres have slight damage to outer sidewall

surface corrosion to underside rear of vehicle (chassis, subframe and suspension components)

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 May 2019 126,955 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly defective

Offside Front headlamp slightly defective

rear brake pads not fully visible due to wheel/ brake caliper design, further inspection required

surface rust beneath vehicle

Pass 9 May 2018 123,511 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2018 123,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 118,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 114,941 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 114,899 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 109,726 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,154 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,196 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 77,196 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,103 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,103 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 57,344 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,344 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,046 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,349 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2006 30,780 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 UFE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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