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YS52 LSV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,750 mi
Last recorded88,750 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 LSV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,613 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 72,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,327 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 67,323 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,694 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 48,804 miles

o/s/f tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,160 miles

windscreen has damage in zone b

Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,399 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 44,399 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,164 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,410 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,576 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 37,576 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,889 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 33,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,205 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,405 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,791 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 16,578 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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YS52 LSV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YS52 LSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS52 LSV registered?

YS52 LSV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is YS52 LSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 LSV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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