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EY53 PKZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,350 mi
Last recorded120,350 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 PKZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 120,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 113,730 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 112,894 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 103,016 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,279 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 99,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 93,364 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,742 miles

Nearside Front inner sidewall has slight split

Fail 9 Jan 2017 85,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner sidewall has slight split

Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,866 miles

n/s/r & o/s/f side walls have shallow cuts

Fail 13 Jan 2016 73,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r & o/s/f side walls have shallow cuts

Fail 26 Jan 2015 61,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has cut to inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has cut to inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,295 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,853 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 50,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,024 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,402 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,842 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 36,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,404 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,252 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 26,874 miles

Nearside 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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EY53 PKZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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