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RA52 OEN

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Other 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,884 mi
Last recorded158,884 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 OEN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 158,884 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 158,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2022 154,923 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 154,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 154,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 154,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 153,968 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 153,957 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 153,648 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 153,217 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 151,213 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 151,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 141,439 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 128,665 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 117,772 miles

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 16 Dec 2011 108,919 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 108,919 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 100,180 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 92,023 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 63,271 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,683 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 29,551 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 OEN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OEN, 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 OEN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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