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LD53 LHW

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,618 mi
Last recorded111,618 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 LHW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 111,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,234 miles

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

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

large under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2018 104,234 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

large under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,118 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 97,117 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,900 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear buush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

steering belt slight squeak?

Fail 8 Aug 2016 93,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear buush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

steering belt slight squeak?

Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,486 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 90,480 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,581 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 16 Aug 2013 82,655 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,386 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,895 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 72,831 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 45,682 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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LD53 LHW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD53 LHW, 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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LD53 LHW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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