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BN53 CGO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,997 mi
Last recorded85,997 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 85,997 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 85,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 59,936 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 52,125 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 44,059 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 36,419 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,951 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,176 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,336 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,883 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 8,806 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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BN53 CGO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN53 CGO, 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 BN53 CGO registered?

BN53 CGO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BN53 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 CGO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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