MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,851 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
both rear tyres getting low
rear suspention areas rusty
unable to check brake pipes fully due to plastic coverings
front and rear suspention components rusty
unable to check brake pipes fully due to plastic coverings
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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