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CJ53 UTN

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,964 mi
Last recorded121,964 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UTN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 121,964 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 114,512 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 114,512 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Aux belts slipping

Pass 5 Dec 2017 108,438 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,172 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 102,172 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 98,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215-40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 95,725 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2013 90,314 miles

Offside front tyre slight tear on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,225 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,043 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 63,565 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,565 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 20 Nov 2008 55,581 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,719 miles

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

some movement in steering rack under load

Fail 21 Nov 2006 35,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 35,449 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 UTN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CJ53 UTN, 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 CJ53 UTN registered?

CJ53 UTN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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