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SL52 CBF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,261 mi
Last recorded117,261 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 CBF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 117,261 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 112,023 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 112,019 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 107,367 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 99,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 99,819 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 87,452 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 74,222 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 63,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 63,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 60,567 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 56,008 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 54,376 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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SL52 CBF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SL52 CBF, 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 SL52 CBF registered?

SL52 CBF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is SL52 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 CBF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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