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EY53 PFZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,717 mi
Last recorded138,717 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 PFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 138,717 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING EXCESSIVE

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe front mountings corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2019 132,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,086 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 125,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 113,710 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 102,239 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 93,725 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 93,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 85,697 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,196 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges but not resulting in cords showing

Fail 22 Oct 2013 79,196 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges but not resulting in cords showing

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,272 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,435 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,120 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,877 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,967 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,929 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,627 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,560 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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EY53 PFZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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