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AO52 TLZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,450 mi
Last recorded113,450 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 TLZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 113,450 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,054 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust in poor condition

fuel pipes and tank corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,049 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 105,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,220 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 85,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,813 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 77,812 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,942 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,596 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 55,596 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre bald on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r worn on inner edgge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,635 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,194 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,349 miles

Advise H/B Adjustment

Boot torn at O/S/F Bottom Ball Joint.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,277 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 TLZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

AO52 TLZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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