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BG53 UVH

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,514 mi
Last recorded129,514 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 129,514 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 126,940 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 123,554 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured & O/S/R ABS Wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 118,650 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 113,217 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 107,190 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 100,809 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 100,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,965 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,552 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

noise from clutch release bearing !

Fail 12 Nov 2014 78,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

noise from clutch release bearing !

Pass 13 Nov 2013 71,369 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,130 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres have slight bulges too inner sidewall.

o/s/r brake disc, inner face pitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,432 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,970 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,553 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,071 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,953 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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BG53 UVH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVH, 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 UVH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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