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RA52 FGC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,478 mi
Last recorded101,478 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 101,478 miles

air bag light tell tale not illuminating during pre checks

Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,214 miles

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

n/s/r seat down at time of test

o/s/f headlight deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2014 100,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r seat down at time of test

o/s/f headlight deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 94,907 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,586 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 93,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,966 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 86,385 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 84,899 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2008 81,443 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 67,789 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,658 miles

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

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 FGC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FGC, 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 FGC registered?

RA52 FGC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is RA52 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 FGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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