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BG53 UVM

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,112 mi
Last recorded116,112 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UVM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 116,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 82,211 miles

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)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 103,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 96,322 miles

All wheels and tyres outer walls scuffed

Coil springs complete

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate worn

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Steering rack mounting rubber bushes worn and have slight movement

Suspension component bushes and ball joints worn but no play found

Unable asses underside fully due to covers fitted

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 96,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All wheels and tyres outer walls scuffed

Coil springs complete

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate worn

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Rear brake discs badly worn and pitted

Steering rack mounting rubber bushes worn and have slight movement

Suspension component bushes and ball joints worn but no play found

Unable asses underside fully due to covers fitted

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 88,993 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN INNER FACE

Fail 29 Dec 2010 88,993 miles

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN INNER FACE

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 82,279 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has inner edge wear

offside rear brake slightly binding

under tray fitted under engine bay

under tray fitted under front to rear brake pipes

windows tinted

Pass 2 Dec 2008 74,205 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 74,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 62,804 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,923 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 UVM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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