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NL53 NNZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,644 mi
Last recorded111,644 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 111,644 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet effort poor

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 111,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet effort poor

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 104,783 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,007 miles

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

Offside Front bumper has minor damage

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2018 99,975 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly 41% (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front bumper has minor damage

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 96,002 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 95,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 91,636 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 81,038 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,341 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,745 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 62,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,962 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,491 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,080 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,340 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 11 Sep 2007 20,326 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,313 miles

nearside front tyre wall cut

nearside rear light cluster damaged

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 NNZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL53 NNZ, 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 NNZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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