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BJ53 OVB

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,377 mi
Last recorded143,377 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OVB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 143,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 138,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 138,674 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 128,508 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage Residue around pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 128,508 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage Residue around pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 120,916 miles

Eml on dash

Exhaust rear cone gasket worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml on indicating a fault

Fail 23 Jan 2017 114,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml on indicating a fault

Pass 21 Jan 2016 107,834 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 107,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on dash

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,998 miles

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

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

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 76,334 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2012 76,328 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,510 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 64,466 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,732 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 45,971 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,939 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,874 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,217 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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BJ53 OVB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ53 OVB, 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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BJ53 OVB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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