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BD53 UAY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,407 mi
Last recorded120,407 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UAY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 120,407 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,488 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak from differential ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 118,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak from differential ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 117,163 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 112,462 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 112,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 106,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides back tyres cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,362 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,492 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 91,492 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,137 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 84,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,043 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 77,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,107 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,148 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,857 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,496 miles

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

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged advise replace

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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BD53 UAY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD53 UAY, 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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BD53 UAY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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