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SM52 HHG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,596 mi
Last recorded151,596 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 HHG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 151,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread,bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake pad anti rattle/retaining springs loose

rear subframe and mounting areas corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2021 151,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread,bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake pad anti rattle/retaining springs loose

rear subframe and mounting areas corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2020 146,890 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 8 Feb 2020 146,507 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Cut on N/S/R tyre outer side wall but no ply or cord showing at time of test.215/45/r17-91w

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread. 215/45/r17-91w

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner tread. 215/45/r17-91w

Slight damage to O/S/F wing mirror.

Slight play from both front wishbone bushes.

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 140,744 miles

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate.

N/S/F wiper rubber worn.

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner tread. 215/45/r17-91w

Oil leak under vehicle.

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Fail 13 Feb 2019 140,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotating wrong way. 215/45/r17-91w (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate.

N/S/F wiper rubber worn.

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner tread. 215/45/r17-91w

Oil leak under vehicle.

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 133,537 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 122,820 miles

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

both front tyres worn

wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Feb 2016 112,405 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,746 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 104,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 95,657 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 95,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,726 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,147 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 80,147 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,961 miles

underfloor covers and fuel tank not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,742 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,312 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear belt not tested

Fail 16 Mar 2009 55,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s rear belt not tested

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,315 miles

chips in front windscreen

n/s wiperblade begining to smear

small cuts in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,280 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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SM52 HHG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SM52 HHG, 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 SM52 HHG registered?

SM52 HHG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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