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EY53 UCN

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,801 mi
Last recorded94,801 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 94,664 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,341 miles

condition of offside rear brake disc inner face

Fail 20 Jul 2012 87,341 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condition of offside rear brake disc inner face

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,150 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 66,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,094 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,765 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,914 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,307 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 UCN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UCN, 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 UCN registered?

EY53 UCN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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