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CE53 OPT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,851 mi
Last recorded84,851 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 84,851 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery terminal loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 80,744 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,647 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mounting support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mounting support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 73,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mounting support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mounting support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,434 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded rear washer plate (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 66,430 miles

Electrical wiring insecure behind foot pedals (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer lower part of dust cover insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded rear washer plate (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,836 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front mounting support bracket (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front mounting support bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2017 58,832 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front mounting support bracket (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front mounting support bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,357 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear suspention areas rusty

unable to check brake pipes fully due to plastic coverings

Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,692 miles

front and rear suspention components rusty

unable to check brake pipes fully due to plastic coverings

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,811 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,374 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 28,531 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,351 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,424 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,508 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 OPT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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