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EY53 UCH

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,856 mi
Last recorded93,856 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,856 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 86,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,905 miles

both rear inner sills starting to rust

offside sill rusting

Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,705 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,384 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,943 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,497 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,927 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,243 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,185 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 UCH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UCH, 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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What year was EY53 UCH registered?

EY53 UCH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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