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AO52 TKT

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,663 mi
Last recorded144,663 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 TKT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 144,663 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 145,648 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 139,440 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 139,440 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 121,719 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 118,226 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 115,183 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,064 miles

Damage to offside rear light lens

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 109,726 miles

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

Slight damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 9 Nov 2013 104,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 104,596 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 94,997 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 80,766 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,884 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 64,884 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 54,666 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 28 Nov 2009 54,666 miles

Slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 9 Dec 2008 48,897 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 43,315 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres are on limit on inside

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 43,315 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front tyres are on limit on inside

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,050 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 37,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TKT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TKT, 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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AO52 TKT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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