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BK53 HNC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,200 mi
Last recorded78,200 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HNC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 78,200 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 117,539 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 117,539 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 114,707 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 111,683 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 96,315 miles

both steering mount bushes slight worn out

fuel pipes slight corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2009 81,225 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre outer wall has cut not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,225 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall has cut not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,279 miles

nearside front outer wall has small cut not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 8 Dec 2007 48,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,007 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 33,317 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HNC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 BK53 HNC, 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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What year was BK53 HNC registered?

BK53 HNC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is BK53 HNC safe to buy?

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