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EX53 UYR

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,133 mi
Last recorded109,133 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UYR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,133 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded but not yet considered excessive

o/s front bumper corner insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2018 107,537 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 107,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,340 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 97,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,750 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 85,311 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,367 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,820 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 72,820 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,715 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 68,715 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 64,204 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,906 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 48,559 miles

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

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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EX53 UYR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EX53 UYR, 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 EX53 UYR registered?

EX53 UYR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EX53 UYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 UYR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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