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EA53 EOW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,001 mi
Last recorded78,001 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 78,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 77,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,752 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,876 miles

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Registration is Damaged But Still Readable

Nearside Rear Light Lens Is Damage But Still Serviceable And Has No Sharp Edge At Time of Test

Nearside Rear Tyre Valve Is Deteriorated

Offside Rear Door handle is insecure door can still be opened advise repair

Oil leak rear Axle differential

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 9 Jul 2018 70,876 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Registration is Damaged But Still Readable

Nearside Rear Light Lens Is Damage But Still Serviceable And Has No Sharp Edge At Time of Test

Nearside Rear Tyre Valve Is Deteriorated

Offside Rear Door handle is insecure door can still be opened advise repair

Oil leak rear Axle differential

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,306 miles

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Both Side Down Suspension Bushes Are Deteriorated

Front Registration is Damaged But Still Readable

Nearside Rear Light Lens Is Damage But Still Serviceable And Has No Sharp Edge At Time of Test

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Door handle is insecure door can still be opened advise repair

Oil leak rear Axel differential

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,512 miles

Oil leak rear axel differential ()

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear brakes are starting to show signs of distortion

offside rear door handle is insecure door can still be opened advise repair

rear vehicle floorpan etc is starting to corrode

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,057 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 60,057 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,948 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2013 55,615 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2012 53,437 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2011 47,997 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,637 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,785 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,871 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,311 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,005 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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EA53 EOW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EOW, 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 EOW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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