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CN53 ZDD

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

156,017 mi
Last recorded156,017 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ZDD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 156,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 2 May 2024 149,771 miles

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 29 Apr 2024 149,771 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Apr 2023 143,547 miles

Rear general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 137,835 miles

Rear general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 137,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 132,432 miles

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Apr 2021 132,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Apr 2020 129,780 miles

vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2019 124,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 117,325 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 19 Apr 2018 117,260 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,446 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 111,446 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,626 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 25 Apr 2016 105,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,900 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 98,900 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 93,474 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 93,474 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 86,459 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 86,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,364 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 79,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,745 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on the inside edges

Pass 8 May 2009 50,815 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,473 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,716 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,531 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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CN53 ZDD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CN53 ZDD, 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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CN53 ZDD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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