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EA53 EJX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,014 mi
Last recorded83,014 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 EJX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 83,014 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 74,762 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 66,292 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 55,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 46,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 39,798 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 36,172 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,969 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 34,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 33,181 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 33,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 31,954 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 31,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre has small cut outer wall.

offside rear tyre has small cuts outer wall.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,699 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 28,957 miles

centre screen has small chip outside drivers view.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,605 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 26,388 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,947 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 20,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 17,650 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 15,061 miles

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

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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EA53 EJX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 EA53 EJX, 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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EA53 EJX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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