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NT53 MHM

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,085 mi
Last recorded136,085 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 MHM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 136,085 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 120,889 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 120,847 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 111,368 miles

N?S rear light cluster slightly damaged.

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 2015 104,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,574 miles

Coolant residue around waterpump

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,199 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,157 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,652 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,413 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 59,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 49,485 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,849 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,454 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,022 miles

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

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

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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NT53 MHM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NT53 MHM, 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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What year was NT53 MHM registered?

NT53 MHM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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