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EY53 UDK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

213,763 mi
Last recorded213,763 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 213,763 miles

slight oil misting around rear differential

Offside Rear lower door sill outer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 200,069 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear registration plate light dim

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lower door seal outer corroded

Offside Rear registration plate light dim

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil mist around rear differential

Pass 11 Nov 2021 184,689 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 169,622 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 153,288 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 133,465 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 111,013 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 111,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 86,796 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,462 miles

O/S/R Tyre has cut close to cords

Oil leak on diff

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,276 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 42,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,327 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,890 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,590 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,749 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 UDK 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 UDK, 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 UDK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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