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RY52 XBG

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,415 mi
Last recorded123,415 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 XBG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 123,415 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2017 118,724 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 116,069 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a nail

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 112,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a nail

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 105,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,329 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low close to limit

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,589 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate water damaged

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,656 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs lipped

rear ARB corroded

slight corrosion to bonnet

small chips to windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2010 73,771 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

no.plates poor

snowy weather conditions

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,849 miles

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

both aims on lower limits

both rear tyres just legal

heavy pitting on inner brake discs.May soon need attention

slight damage to front number plate

some corrosion on suspension components

Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,140 miles

see advisory sheet 243227108056

Fail 7 Jan 2008 54,140 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front no. plate cracked

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2007 43,259 miles

stone chips in windcsreen

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to raain water

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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RY52 XBG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RY52 XBG, 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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RY52 XBG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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