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AT53 CJZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,785 mi
Last recorded121,785 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 CJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 121,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 114,611 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 107,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 99,057 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 90,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,818 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in nearside areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 81,799 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner+outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner+outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe to centre pipe flanges rusted and thin and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 73,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe to centre pipe flanges rusted and thin and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,428 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear sill rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2017 63,383 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear sill rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,531 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,351 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,178 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 41,175 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,399 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,131 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,532 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 26,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,564 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,447 miles

all four tyres are cracking badly through the tread but not yet illegal

Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,370 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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AT53 CJZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AT53 CJZ, 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 AT53 CJZ registered?

AT53 CJZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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