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EO53 NBG

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,373 mi
Last recorded141,373 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 NBG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2023 141,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 218,135 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 218,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 219,713 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 212,497 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 212,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 202,703 miles

BONNET LOCKING MECHANISM IS STICKING INTERMITTENTLY, FURTHER ATTENTION ADVISED!

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOPS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION!

BOTH HEAD LAMPS LENSES ARE MILKING OVER !!

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN UNEVENLY, REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED!

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE WARE MARKERS!! (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LIKE THEY'RE WEARING LOW, DIFFICULT TO ASSESS WITH WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE!

Fail 21 Sep 2016 202,703 miles

BONNET LOCKING MECHANISM IS STICKING INTERMITTENTLY, FURTHER ATTENTION ADVISED!

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOPS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION!

BOTH HEAD LAMPS LENSES ARE MILKING OVER !!

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN UNEVENLY, REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED!

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE WARE MARKERS!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LIKE THEY'RE WEARING LOW, DIFFICULT TO ASSESS WITH WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE!

Pass 28 Sep 2015 192,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers are in a deteriorated condition!

Pass 6 Sep 2013 169,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 150,682 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 129,863 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 112,459 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,434 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 94,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,689 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,704 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,504 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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EO53 NBG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EO53 NBG, 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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What year was EO53 NBG registered?

EO53 NBG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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