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NC53 DCY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,917 mi
Last recorded114,917 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 DCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 114,917 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 114,917 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 114,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

advise cant see rear pads ok on brake tester

Pass 24 Oct 2019 111,685 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside inner and outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,475 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise cant see brake pads clearly ok on brake tester

Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

advise cant see brake pads clearly ok on brake tester

Fail 6 Nov 2017 99,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

advise cant see brake pads clearly ok on brake tester

Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,402 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 85,419 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,927 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,945 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,735 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,719 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 63,014 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,536 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,801 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,773 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,871 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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NC53 DCY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NC53 DCY, 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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NC53 DCY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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