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NL53 NPD

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,669 mi
Last recorded201,669 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NPD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 201,669 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 201,669 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 178,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension arm bushes are split-recommend inspect/replace

Pass 9 Oct 2012 158,668 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 158,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 143,253 miles

both front lower arms, rear bushes split

both rear, lower suspention arms outer bushes slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2010 128,080 miles

rear pads worn on limits

rear tyres wearing

Fail 13 Oct 2010 128,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear pads worn on limits

rear tyres wearing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 115,933 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 39,663 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,663 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 101,008 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer and inner edge.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 80,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 58,085 miles

rear pads worn

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 NPD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NPD, 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 NPD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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