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NL53 NNX

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,573 mi
Last recorded113,573 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NNX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,573 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake dust shield corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 113,565 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wiper split but clearing screen

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake dust shield corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 112,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 112,337 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 111,200 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor corroded outer spare wheel well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,324 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 105,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,372 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 100,372 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 86,545 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,520 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 78,520 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,772 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,202 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 51,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,666 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,295 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,633 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,952 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,576 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,970 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 28,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,508 miles

ns front bumper coming loose

Fail 20 Feb 2007 26,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns front bumper coming loose

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,971 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 23,971 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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NL53 NNX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NL53 NNX, 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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NL53 NNX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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