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BD53 UBA

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,171 mi
Last recorded169,171 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UBA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 169,171 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 157,730 miles

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

Windows tinted

Fail 26 Sep 2012 157,730 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windows tinted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 143,827 miles

Front discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2011 143,827 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front discs worn

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 131,112 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 131,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cut

Pass 22 Oct 2009 114,444 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 114,444 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 114,206 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 103,871 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 92,313 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 79,670 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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BD53 UBA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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