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RA52 FCD

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,018 mi
Last recorded108,018 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 FCD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 108,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 95,160 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 85,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,079 miles

front and rear brake discs has slight surface rust

front and rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,159 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 56,799 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 48,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 41,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,140 miles

damage to boot and rear bumper

Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,877 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 29,080 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 27,152 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 25,057 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 22,084 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 18,113 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 14,780 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 12,308 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 10,411 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 8,643 miles

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

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 FCD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

RA52 FCD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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