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RA52 FFW

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,611 mi
Last recorded199,611 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 FFW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 199,611 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 196,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 193,686 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 189,788 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 187,749 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 184,423 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 184,373 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 176,606 miles

Front brake pads and disc worn

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Feb 2018 158,584 miles

airbag warning not working

exhaust slight blow

nsf wing damaged

rear tyres on limits

Fail 13 Feb 2018 158,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

airbag warning not working

exhaust slight blow

nsf wing damaged

rear tyres on limits

Pass 7 Feb 2017 145,075 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Position lamp dim

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 145,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Position lamp dim

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 134,171 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 126,692 miles

o/s/f inner tyre wall slightly cut. 215/45/14.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 119,961 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 114,206 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 108,514 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 101,036 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 101,035 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,505 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2009 82,029 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

offside rear discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2008 65,767 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 52,422 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 52,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2006 47,354 miles

all brake discs very rusty

both rear tyres on legal limits

Fail 26 May 2006 47,354 miles

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

all brake discs very rusty

both rear tyres on legal limits

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 FFW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RA52 FFW, 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 FFW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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