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CE53 BOW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

151,260 mi
Last recorded151,260 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BOW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 151,260 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 143,723 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 135,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 125,883 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 117,777 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,723 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 100,447 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,687 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 79,909 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,583 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,739 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 60,739 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,607 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,013 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,992 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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CE53 BOW 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 93.3%.

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 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 CE53 BOW, 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 CE53 BOW registered?

CE53 BOW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is CE53 BOW safe to buy?

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