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BK53 HNB

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,609 mi
Last recorded107,609 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HNB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,609 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,246 miles

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2018 101,391 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,917 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,942 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Aug 2016 92,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,502 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under try fitted obscuring some components underneath vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2015 86,502 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lens dirty (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lens dirty (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under try fitted obscuring some components underneath vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2014 79,819 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,011 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,483 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 65,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,004 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 59,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 155,098 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 154,643 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 130,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 130,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2008 109,307 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,745 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 70,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 70,341 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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BK53 HNB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK53 HNB, 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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BK53 HNB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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