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OV52 UFL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,526 mi
Last recorded157,526 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 157,526 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear underside of vehicle/subframe mounts

Pass 3 Dec 2019 145,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front lower ball joint rubber boot deteriorated

offside front brake disc shield insecure and rattling

slight corrosion to both sill ends

slight corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2018 130,810 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 130,798 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rusted and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 118,266 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe mounting area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 104,464 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 104,464 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,973 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 98,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 87,733 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,531 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 81,523 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 73,035 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 67,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s tyre side walls perishing

n/s and o/s wipers split on edges but still clears screen

n/s/f tyre side wall perishing

small chip in zone a but not bigger than 10mm

Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,691 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 49,242 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 UFL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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