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SO52 SSK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,085 mi
Last recorded91,085 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 SSK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 86,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,180 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 75,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,356 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,912 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 55,829 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seat belts not fully checked.

rear brake discs corroded on inner face.

Pass 9 May 2009 53,457 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 50,127 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,835 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,467 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,287 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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SO52 SSK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 SO52 SSK, 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 SO52 SSK registered?

SO52 SSK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is SO52 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 SSK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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