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BX53 CYP

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,562 mi
Last recorded119,562 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 CYP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 119,562 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 119,074 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 119,074 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 116,793 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 113,383 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 113,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 109,985 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 106,058 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 164,983 miles

Corrosion showing on nearside rear wheel arch and offside rear of outer body sill.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 104,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn close to exposing cords on inner edges

Corrosion showing on nearside rear wheel arch and offside rear of outer body sill.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,694 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear subframe rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2015 92,030 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 21 Feb 2014 87,788 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,454 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 83,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,382 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,034 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,645 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

font tyres wearing on iner edges slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2007 36,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,827 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,200 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,270 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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BX53 CYP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BX53 CYP, 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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BX53 CYP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BX53 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 CYP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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