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RA52 EYR

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,746 mi
Last recorded155,746 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 EYR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 155,746 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 155,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 155,756 miles

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2016 150,890 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 145,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 138,040 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 138,040 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 130,582 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 122,379 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 111,601 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 97,372 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 84,774 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,301 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 57,481 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,176 miles

Rear number plate delaminating.

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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RA52 EYR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA52 EYR, 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 RA52 EYR registered?

RA52 EYR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is RA52 EYR safe to buy?

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