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RA52 FEJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,579 mi
Last recorded150,579 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 FEJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 150,579 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 143,465 miles

Items in boot preventing proper inspection

Oil leak around oil sump ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under carriage (one side loose) and also preventing full inspection

Washer reservoir bottle cap missing

Pass 20 Oct 2016 129,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak gearbox oil ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 129,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak gearbox oil ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 123,366 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 119,461 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)

fan belts perished

Fail 23 Oct 2014 119,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

fan belts perished

rad leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2013 115,258 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 118,045 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 105,723 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 100,305 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,832 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 94,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 89,093 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 82,926 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 76,562 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 72,307 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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RA52 FEJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FEJ, 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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RA52 FEJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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