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EY53 UBT

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,871 mi
Last recorded133,871 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 UBT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 133,871 miles

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

Offside Front BODY OSF PANEL WIND SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 128,258 miles

Front wipers split on ends

Nearside Rear lens damaged

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

Steering rack bushes have slight play

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 128,254 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front wipers split on ends

Nearside Rear lens damaged

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

Steering rack bushes have slight play

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 121,295 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 121,291 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 114,765 miles

Offside Rear light unit has a crack

Fail 27 Nov 2015 114,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear light unit has a crack

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,093 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear light cluster slight damage

Fail 25 Nov 2014 110,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear light cluster slight damage

Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,237 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,145 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,807 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,906 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 31,416 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,416 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 UBT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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