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RN52 LZR

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,636 mi
Last recorded115,636 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 LZR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 115,636 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 115,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 110,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,410 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 102,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,247 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE 32% OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLOWER THAN NEARSIDE AND DISC RUSTY ADVISE INSPECTION

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,247 miles

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

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE 32% OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLOWER THAN NEARSIDE AND DISC RUSTY ADVISE INSPECTION

Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,259 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,865 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,194 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 54,194 miles

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

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

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 1 Mar 2007 46,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,560 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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RN52 LZR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RN52 LZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RN52 LZR?

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What year was RN52 LZR registered?

RN52 LZR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is RN52 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 LZR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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