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LN53 TTX

2003 Lexus IS200 SE

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,534 mi
Last recorded97,534 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 SE54,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 TTX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 97,534 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,265 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,736 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 70,546 miles

Front discs inner surfaces corroded

NSR tyre close to legal limit

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

Rear dics inner surfaces pitted

Slight play in steering rack bushs

Fail 16 May 2012 70,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front discs inner surfaces corroded

NSR tyre close to legal limit

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

Rear dics inner surfaces pitted

Slight play in steering rack bushs

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,298 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front wheel allignment severly out

slight judder at power steering when at full lock

Fail 25 Feb 2011 59,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wheel allignment severly out

slight judder at power steering when at full lock

Pass 6 Feb 2010 59,153 miles

front and rear number plate will need changing soon

Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,627 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 53,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,251 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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LN53 TTX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 54,743 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN53 TTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LN53 TTX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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