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DE53 BXL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,031 mi
Last recorded182,031 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 BXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2018 182,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 175,878 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 168,478 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 155,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 144,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

headlamp aim was way too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

rear brake discs slightly scored/pitted.

rear tyres have slight cracking on outer shoulders.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 133,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 122,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 121,623 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 119,921 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering wheel has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2008 113,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 107,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 24,552 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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DE53 BXL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE53 BXL, 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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DE53 BXL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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