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PY52 MJU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,332 mi
Last recorded107,332 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 MJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 107,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 101,372 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 96,547 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 90,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,774 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 81,039 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 73,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,624 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,891 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 59,891 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,351 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 51,286 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,335 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,302 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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PY52 MJU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY52 MJU, 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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What year was PY52 MJU registered?

PY52 MJU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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