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LC53 MLU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,759 mi
Last recorded181,759 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 MLU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 181,759 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 181,759 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 178,843 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 177,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 176,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 175,536 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bottom bush. (2.5.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 173,133 miles

ADVICE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 173,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER WALL. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVICE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 167,279 miles

engine management light on

rear brake discs are showing signs of wear and pitting

Fail 26 Oct 2015 167,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

rear brake discs are showing signs of wear and pitting

Pass 4 Nov 2014 151,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to inspect pads due to caliper design

Fail 3 Nov 2014 151,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to inspect pads due to caliper design

Pass 1 Nov 2013 140,067 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 140,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r suspension switch support bracket broken

Pass 15 Oct 2012 126,009 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 116,654 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 116,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 108,453 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 108,369 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2009 95,757 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 95,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 77,425 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,425 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 59,184 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,295 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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LC53 MLU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC53 MLU, 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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LC53 MLU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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