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BG53 UUX

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,945 mi
Last recorded109,945 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UUX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2023 109,945 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 105,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 100,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear n/s/r light unit damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in central tread and also screw in outer edge of tread (non repairable) 215/45R17 ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 97,389 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 97,389 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 86,908 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust deteriorating

Fail 9 Jan 2018 84,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 205/55/16 V (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,721 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 77,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 71,967 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 71,954 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,827 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,467 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,466 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,583 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,853 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,687 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 39,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,431 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,223 miles

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

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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BG53 UUX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG53 UUX, 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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BG53 UUX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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