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EY53 PDZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,771 mi
Last recorded65,771 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 PDZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 65,771 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 61,323 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 61,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,502 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 54,502 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides, and worn on the inner side, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,354 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 48,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 43,306 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

rear brake disc's lightly scored up.

rear brake pad linning wearing thin.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 37,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +tyre outer side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn from outer shoulder +tyre hasa serious cracks (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn/scored+lipped

engine cover +under tray fitted obscure some components

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Dec 2015 37,352 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage +bumper +offside front wing damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +tyre outer side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn from outer shoulder +tyre hasa serious cracks (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn/scored+lipped

engine cover +under tray fitted obscure some components

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear sidewall damaged

offside front body work damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2013 29,692 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,907 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 23,463 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Nov 2011 23,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,719 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,633 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 13,620 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 12,118 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 10,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EY53 PDZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY53 PDZ, 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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EY53 PDZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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