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BN53 SVY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,563 mi
Last recorded168,563 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 168,563 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 165,685 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 165,686 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 165,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 155,291 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 155,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake imbalance requirements only just met

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 30 Sep 2014 149,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 138,672 miles

both rear shock absorbers are damp

offside front shock absorber is damp

Pass 26 Sep 2012 128,873 miles

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 14 Oct 2011 118,702 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 118,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 107,695 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,842 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 81,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 64,054 miles

Front brake pads low, recommend further inspection.

Rear tyres low, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 64,054 miles

Front brake pads low, recommend further inspection.

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)

Rear tyres low, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,265 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 SVY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SVY, 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 SVY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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