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BN53 CGX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 127,114 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 127,065 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged and insecure (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge cracked to cords 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 124,574 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 121,405 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 121,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 117,959 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 112,637 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 104,812 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 100,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,090 miles

headlamps condition

Fail 25 Jul 2019 91,090 miles

headlamps condition

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald & irregular wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,190 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2017 85,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 74,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 74,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,581 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 70,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 67,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 67,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,886 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,080 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,810 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,302 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,150 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 17,150 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,404 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 CGX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BN53 CGX, 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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BN53 CGX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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