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PY52 UMS

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,083 mi
Last recorded119,083 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,083 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 114,947 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 106,245 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 98,113 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 89,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 82,237 miles

covered in snow

Pass 10 Jan 2009 74,648 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 74,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear no.plate backing coming astray from perspex

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 67,177 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 60,712 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear no. plate deteriorating

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 UMS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

PY52 UMS is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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The MOT history for PY52 UMS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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