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RL52 WRR

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,467 mi
Last recorded151,467 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 WRR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 151,467 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 140,643 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 132,327 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2017 122,080 miles

Front Upper Oil leak engine oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 122,080 miles

Front Upper Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 111,292 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 111,279 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 96,373 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre damage to outer side wall

nearside front tyre worn on iner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 80,349 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 65,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,943 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,881 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,199 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,661 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,674 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 31 Jan 2006 20,002 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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RL52 WRR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WRR, 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 WRR registered?

RL52 WRR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is RL52 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 WRR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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