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EO53 NCA

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,659 mi
Last recorded99,659 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 NCA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 99,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,204 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 89,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 64,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 53,809 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 53,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 22 Sep 2014 51,993 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre inner and outer side wall slightly damaged

rear anti roll bar corroded

scratches around vehicle

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2014 51,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

scratches around vehicle

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2013 46,314 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,668 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,319 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,655 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing tracking recommended

Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres inner edges wearing tracking recommended

Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,250 miles

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

both rear tyre tread has cracks

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,463 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 15,462 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,991 miles

n/s and/os tyres bald on inside of tread

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 NCA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NCA, 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 NCA registered?

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

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