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EY53 UDD

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,479 mi
Last recorded149,479 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 149,479 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 143,310 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 136,469 miles

slight play in offside rear lower hub bush

Pass 15 Aug 2015 127,785 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 114,963 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 114,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 97,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 97,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 75,227 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,403 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror glass slightly damaged but does not affect the view to the rear

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,429 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 43,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,658 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 26,658 miles

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

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 UDD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UDD, 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 UDD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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