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AO52 EZJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

97,421 mi
Last recorded97,421 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 EZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 97,421 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 road wheels (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 94,833 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 92,374 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,921 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 85,232 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 82,423 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,294 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,978 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,506 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,897 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,407 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,632 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,781 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,362 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 45,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,072 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,008 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,810 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,144 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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AO52 EZJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AO52 EZJ, 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 AO52 EZJ registered?

AO52 EZJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is AO52 EZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 EZJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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