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SM52 HHJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,638 mi
Last recorded113,638 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,638 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 113,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,124 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,743 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,947 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy surface corrosion under car

Fail 27 Nov 2012 86,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy surface corrosion under car

Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,726 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,726 miles

cap missing from power steering bottle

Fail 4 Jan 2012 82,723 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cap missing from power steering bottle

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,593 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 82,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2010 77,495 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,606 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,597 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,040 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,595 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre bald on edges

offside rear tyre bald on edges

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 HHJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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