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EA53 LZO

2003 Lexus IS200 S

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,624 mi
Last recorded146,624 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 S72,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 LZO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 146,624 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 146,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 139,600 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 139,600 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 131,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 116,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 93,380 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both registration plates delaminating

Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,879 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 63,190 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?

Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
7,391
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
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EA53 LZO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 S in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 72,852 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA53 LZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA53 LZO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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