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EX53 UZK

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UZK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2020
Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear boot floor section corroded within rear subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various body sections corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 92,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch with in rear subframe rear mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear boot floor section corroded within rear subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,633 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Aftermarket HID bulbs fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Side repeater indicators slightly discoloured

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 85,470 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch with in rear subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch within rear subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front head light lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

aftermarket hid bulbs fitted

both front at front flexis

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 79,043 miles

Nearside Front front headlight faded

Offside Front front head light faded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor /chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers fitted to floor sections

Fail 10 Feb 2016 72,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor /chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers fitted to floor sections

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2015 70,072 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 67,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,054 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,602 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 61,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 May 2010 54,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 49,399 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,718 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 32,380 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 32,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 UZK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EX53 UZK, 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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EX53 UZK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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