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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe lower arm's coil spring corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe lower arm's coil spring corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe lower arm's coil spring corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe lower arm's coil spring corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe lower arm's coil spring corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe lower arm's coil spring corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Ball joint (5.3.6 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Ball joint (5.3.6 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Oil leak ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
N/s/front upper ball joint retaining nut is missing a cotter pin
Oil leak Rear differential ()
Tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Differential oil seal apears to be leaking
N/s front tyre has a screw imbedded (plz see where marked)
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Differential oil seal apears to be leaking
N/s front tyre has a screw imbedded (plz see where marked)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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O/s rear tyre deteriorating & also has a tear
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear plate delaminating
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear plate delaminating
offside rear tyre tread low.
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)
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AY53 LYR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AY53 LYR, 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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AY53 LYR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 December 2003.
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