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LC52 MGY

2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,259 mi
Last recorded101,259 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto54,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 MGY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 92,312 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 92,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 91,291 miles

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

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 91,291 miles

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 84,472 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 84,472 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,714 miles

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 20 Nov 2007 67,284 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,707 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 40,244 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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LC52 MGY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 54,590 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC52 MGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC52 MGY registered?

LC52 MGY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is LC52 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 MGY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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