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AY53 HKC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,366 mi
Last recorded102,366 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,366 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 100,260 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 94,406 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,500 miles

advise osf tyre inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 85,650 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 81,868 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,861 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 71,369 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 63,433 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,305 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,046 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,792 miles

nearside rear tyer wearing on outer edge

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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AY53 HKC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY53 HKC, 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 AY53 HKC registered?

AY53 HKC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is AY53 HKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 HKC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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