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BN53 CGZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,367 mi
Last recorded94,367 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 94,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 91,375 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,174 miles

Offside Front tyre 2mm dunlop 25/40/18 92y

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Lower forward suspension mount rusty

front pods low

rear pads low

Fail 22 Jan 2018 88,174 miles

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

Offside Front tyre 2mm dunlop 25/40/18 92y

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Lower forward suspension mount rusty

front pods low

rear pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dented inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged dents inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged several dents on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 84,715 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dented inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged dents inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged several dents on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m perished splits in inner sidewall 225/40/18/92w xl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

engine /floor pans fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,484 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 76,483 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,663 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,009 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,382 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,876 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 50,876 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 45,994 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 40,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,474 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,768 miles

Raised tread on both front tyres on 1mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CGZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CGZ, 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 CGZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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