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EY53 UBN

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,212 mi
Last recorded118,212 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 UBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 118,212 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 99,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 92,093 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel rims damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2013 92,093 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel rims damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,041 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S/F Bumper insecure

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 85,482 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight cuts on outer wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 85,482 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight cuts on outer wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 80,681 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 76,158 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 66,238 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 66,238 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 60,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 48,657 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 UBN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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