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BD53 UBL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,993 mi
Last recorded155,993 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 155,993 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 155,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 148,428 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - nearside needs adjustment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 148,327 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - nearside needs adjustment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 148,320 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 137,515 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 125,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear stabilizer arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2015 116,478 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 106,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front steering arm slight play

near side front tyre slight cracking

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

off side front tyre slightcracking & slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2014 106,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side front steering arm slight play

near side front tyre slight cracking

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

off side front tyre slightcracking & slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 100,857 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 100,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Airbag light on

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 91,923 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,231 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 88,231 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,663 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,301 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 UBL 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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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