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AM52 HTK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

140,787 mi
Last recorded140,787 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HTK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 140,787 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 114,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 111,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body surface rust

Pass 6 Jun 2020 108,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 103,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 98,469 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 94,426 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 89,988 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cuts in inner wall but no ply exposed

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,238 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,548 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,510 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 79,633 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,633 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,020 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/f brake caliper slight mist of oil

Pass 2 Jan 2012 74,381 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 74,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,307 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,576 miles

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)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,457 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,332 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,684 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre (not in excess of requirements)

offside front tyre bald on inner tread shoulder and close to legal limit

Fail 30 Jan 2008 30,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cut in nearside rear tyre (not in excess of requirements)

offside front tyre bald on inner tread shoulder and close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,295 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 16,762 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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AM52 HTK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 AM52 HTK, 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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AM52 HTK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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