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BN53 SVL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,174 mi
Last recorded67,174 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 SVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,174 miles

Approx 1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Buckle on offide front road wheel.

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 67,174 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Approx 1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Buckle on offide front road wheel.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,356 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,298 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,029 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,627 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 25,341 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 18,293 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 13,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 12,729 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 12,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 SVL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN53 SVL, 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 BN53 SVL registered?

BN53 SVL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is BN53 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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