MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn
wipers starting to smear
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
underfloor covers and fuel tank not allowing full inspection of brake pipes
child seat fitted to n/s rear belt not tested
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
child seat fitted to n/s rear belt not tested
chips in front windscreen
n/s wiperblade begining to smear
small cuts in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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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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SM52 HHG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 January 2003.
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