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VU52 VHF

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,370 mi
Last recorded78,370 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 78,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded including pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded including pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 78,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded including pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded including pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 77,770 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 77,770 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 75,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,138 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

under side suspension parts have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2016 67,956 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,364 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 61,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,111 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,435 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 53,774 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,774 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,840 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,183 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,237 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,176 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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VU52 VHF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU52 VHF, 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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VU52 VHF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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