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RL52 WJC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,484 mi
Last recorded127,484 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 WJC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,484 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 120,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 111,703 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 111,703 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,978 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,952 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,004 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake is slightly binding

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,378 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,738 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear suspension general corrossion

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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RL52 WJC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RL52 WJC, 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 RL52 WJC registered?

RL52 WJC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is RL52 WJC safe to buy?

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