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MX53 JXG

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,196 mi
Last recorded75,196 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 JXG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,196 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,682 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 65,609 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 58,748 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,149 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 51,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,906 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,616 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 37,026 miles

cut on inside and outside of tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,220 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,238 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,956 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 18,402 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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MX53 JXG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MX53 JXG, 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 MX53 JXG registered?

MX53 JXG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is MX53 JXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 JXG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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