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RF52 TFV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

130,365 mi
Last recorded130,365 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 TFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,365 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 115,643 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 95,201 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 95,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 80,513 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 76,379 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,545 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,450 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,992 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,283 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 59,292 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 52,419 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 33,702 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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RF52 TFV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 RF52 TFV, 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 RF52 TFV registered?

RF52 TFV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is RF52 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 TFV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF52 TFV have outstanding finance?

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