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DE53 BXM

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,103 mi
Last recorded132,103 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 BXM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 132,103 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

some corrosion to rear inner sills and floorpan

Pass 17 Mar 2021 130,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted multiple distortions (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted multiple distortions (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted multiple distortions (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted multiple distortions (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 130,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into back box is split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper suspension arm ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted multiple distortions (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted multiple distortions (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted multiple distortions (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted multiple distortions (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 129,002 miles

minor corrosion on underside of car

Fail 16 Jun 2020 128,998 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

minor corrosion on underside of car

Fail 23 Mar 2020 128,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light corrosion on underside ofvehicle consistant with age

Pass 5 Mar 2019 122,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 113,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 113,237 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and inner edge slightly low

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and inner edge low

Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 80,762 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads not visible for inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,317 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 72,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,246 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,690 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,501 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,762 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,879 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,741 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 BXM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BXM, 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 BXM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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