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CJ53 TNK

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,817 mi
Last recorded113,817 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 TNK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,817 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,573 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 108,573 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,979 miles

Cracks in Offside Rear Tyre Tread

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 96,974 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Cracks in Offside Rear Tyre Tread

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,923 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,501 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 83,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 78,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,658 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 77,299 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,822 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 73,620 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,070 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 70,835 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2006 50,243 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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CJ53 TNK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CJ53 TNK, 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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CJ53 TNK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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