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BN53 CHK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,688 mi
Last recorded98,688 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 98,688 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,145 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,303 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 95,303 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,012 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,381 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,021 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,237 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,453 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,947 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,841 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,470 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sills damaged at rear jacking points

Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,339 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 CHK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 CHK, 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 CHK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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