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NM53 YRF

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,211 mi
Last recorded151,211 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM53 YRF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 151,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sill slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 128,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear sills corroded inner and outer.

Rear subframe corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,039 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor pans chasiss rails surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 89,053 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor pans chasiss rails surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 85,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 85,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,642 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,849 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,736 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 51,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,134 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,842 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,149 miles

All Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

N/S/F Tyre Sidewall In Poor Condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2009 38,147 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

N/S/F Tyre Sidewall In Poor Condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2008 32,489 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 26,376 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 18,746 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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NM53 YRF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NM53 YRF, 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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NM53 YRF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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