MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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)
REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN INNER FACE
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)
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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