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LG53 NUK

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,907 mi
Last recorded72,907 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 NUK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,907 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 62,589 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,496 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 56,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2011 56,172 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,668 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 44,045 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 43,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,523 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 33,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,377 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 4 Oct 2006 14,733 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 NUK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LG53 NUK, 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 NUK registered?

LG53 NUK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LG53 NUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 NUK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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