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CK53 BFJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,077 mi
Last recorded78,077 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 BFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,077 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 78,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,028 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 68,949 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 63,430 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 60,450 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 60,446 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 57,897 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 55,154 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 49,746 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 44,359 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 37,819 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 37,819 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 31,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

Pass 12 May 2009 31,259 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 13 May 2008 26,902 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 22,096 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 22,096 miles

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

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

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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CK53 BFJ 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 73.7%.

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 CK53 BFJ, 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 CK53 BFJ registered?

CK53 BFJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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