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BJ53 OVA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,986 mi
Last recorded172,986 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OVA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 172,986 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has multiple cuts on outer wall

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside headlight aim cloudy

Rear subframe components rusty

all four tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2016 164,942 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 164,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 152,595 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 152,595 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2014 148,313 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 142,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake disc corroded on the inside edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 128,720 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 128,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 117,012 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 108,475 miles

brake fluid low inbetween max and min

front tyres inner edges scrubbing off

front tyres on inner edge close to limmit

rear pads seem low

Fail 26 Nov 2010 108,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake fluid low inbetween max and min

front tyres inner edges scrubbing off

front tyres on inner edge close to limmit

rear pads seem low

Pass 8 Dec 2009 102,600 miles

both front wipers slightly split

front numba plate starting to deterate

n/s/f tyre slightly misshaped

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm inside edge

slight knock from front suspension?

Pass 10 Dec 2008 94,641 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,692 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 86,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,848 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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BJ53 OVA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ53 OVA, 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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BJ53 OVA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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