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BX53 HDO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,878 mi
Last recorded97,878 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 HDO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 97,878 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,803 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 51,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 51,786 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 76,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 76,253 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 68,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,688 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 53,353 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 53,343 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,083 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,598 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,311 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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BX53 HDO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BX53 HDO, 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 BX53 HDO registered?

BX53 HDO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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