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EY53 UCD

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,382 mi
Last recorded125,382 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 125,382 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,410 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,012 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 94,248 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 93,984 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 80,861 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,914 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 56,661 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,117 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2013 47,166 miles

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

ejngine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,850 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,753 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,610 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,968 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,573 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,078 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 UCD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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