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CE53 HFO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

35,691 mi
Last recorded35,691 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 35,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 35,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 34,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbones bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbones bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 34,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbones bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbones bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 34,651 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 33,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 32,861 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 32,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

off side front tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2019 31,921 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2018 31,522 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2017 31,242 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,818 miles

front bumper damaged

near side front and near side rear tyres side wall damaged

near side front door and quarter damaged

near side front wing mirror loose

Pass 10 Jan 2015 30,438 miles

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

front bumper scratch marks

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side front wing mirror loose

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2014 30,109 miles

front bumper scratch marks

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,719 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,494 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,073 miles

N/S/F headlamp lens slightly condensated

O/S/F headlamp lens slightly condensated

Fail 7 Jan 2010 28,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Waterpump leaking. Recommend repair/replace at authorised dealer.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 28,708 miles

Waterpump leaking. Recommend repair/replace at authorised dealer.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,820 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,450 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 26,133 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 HFO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HFO, 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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CE53 HFO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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