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AP53 BAZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,677 mi
Last recorded149,677 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BAZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 149,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner body sills / sill lips (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion evident underside poss been standing idle unused

suspension links, rods , arms etc corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 142,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to sills at rear

Fail 7 Feb 2022 142,331 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to sills at rear

Pass 4 Feb 2021 134,111 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 134,107 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 131,684 miles

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

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 25 Apr 2018 123,225 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 123,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 111,006 miles

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Fail 20 Apr 2017 111,006 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 87,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edges and o/s worn close to wear bars

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

n/s/r tyre has chunks out of outer side wall and perished

windscreen has various minor damage but not effecting drivers view

Fail 26 Nov 2013 87,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges and o/s worn close to wear bars

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

n/s/r tyre has chunks out of outer side wall and perished

windscreen has various minor damage but not effecting drivers view

Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,440 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 76,457 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 67,139 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,694 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,251 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 46,237 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 7 Aug 2006 32,202 miles

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

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

front tyre worn / wearing on edges poss due to low pressure

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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AP53 BAZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP53 BAZ, 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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AP53 BAZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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