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RF52 WNJ

2003 Lexus IS200 S

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,005 mi
Last recorded108,005 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 S72,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 WNJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 108,005 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 97,887 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 81,239 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 81,239 miles

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

slight damage to front number platr

Fail 31 Jan 2006 70,277 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?

Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
7,391
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
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RF52 WNJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 S in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 72,852 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF52 WNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF52 WNJ registered?

RF52 WNJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is RF52 WNJ safe to buy?

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