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LG53 LSZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,186 mi
Last recorded66,186 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LSZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,186 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,306 miles

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

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

tyres

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,800 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,290 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Offside rear cv boot has slight seepage of grease.

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts in the side walls, but not deep enough to have reached the cords.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,721 miles

Battery weak. Struggling to start. Recommend recharge.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 17,433 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,155 miles

Bonnet shut mechanism not operating to manufacturers original design.(secures closed).

Rear tyres displaying considerable wear to treads.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,779 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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LG53 LSZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LG53 LSZ, 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 LG53 LSZ registered?

LG53 LSZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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