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EY53 UCO

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,332 mi
Last recorded129,332 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 129,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing damaged no sharp edges and secure

Rear Could not assess condition of rear pads both sides

Fail 5 Oct 2021 129,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing damaged no sharp edges and secure

Rear Could not assess condition of rear pads both sides

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Spare used (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,073 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 114,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 106,954 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 99,562 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,893 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,313 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,943 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,923 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,975 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,524 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,141 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,385 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 53,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,677 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,839 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,761 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 UCO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

EY53 UCO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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