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2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,333 mi
Last recorded150,333 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CFU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 150,333 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 136,929 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 132,259 miles

N/S repeater cover missing

N/S/ and O/S front tyres near limit on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2014 132,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

nearside front side repeater lamp cover missing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 117,274 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front pads low

o/s/r tyre has radial cracks on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2013 117,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine light on

front pads low

o/s/r tyre has radial cracks on inner edges

Fail 11 Sep 2012 102,830 miles

N/S repeater cover damaged

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,830 miles

N/S repeater cover damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,953 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

osr brake disc pitted/corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2011 89,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine warning light on

osr brake disc pitted/corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,464 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,181 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

offside rear tyre worn badly on iner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2008 35,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

offside rear tyre worn badly on iner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres worn on edges + cracking in tread advise replace

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,614 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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BN53 CFU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN53 CFU, 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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BN53 CFU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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