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CK53 BFO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,306 mi
Last recorded85,306 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 85,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear out on inner treads

could not verify condition of rear brake pads due to design of the brake calipers

rear o/s tyre and both front tyres have cuts on outer walls but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 10 Jun 2014 85,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear out on inner treads

could not verify condition of rear brake pads due to design of the brake calipers

rear o/s tyre and both front tyres have cuts on outer walls but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,871 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 78,871 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,221 miles

nearside front wiper slightly split

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,678 miles

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

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

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 filler cap missing

rear discs baddly corroded and pitted

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,110 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 63,271 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,271 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,273 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth in places but still meet tread pattern pass criteria.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,488 miles

Both rear tyres devoid of tread pattern on outer edges but still just meet test criteria for main tread.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,321 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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CK53 BFO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BFO, 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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CK53 BFO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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