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NU53 LFA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,220 mi
Last recorded95,220 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 LFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 95,220 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper modified and seriously weakened has no pads in it (3.5.1n)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spare wheel floor holes and wheel could possibly fall out (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak rad ()

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing arm bush perished (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush bush perished (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush perished corroded (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chrome tip on exhaust is loose and could come off

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,005 miles

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

Nearside Front inner edge wear

Nearside Rear inner edge wear

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension bushes perishing

heat shield loose

Fail 2 Sep 2015 70,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front inner edge wear

Nearside Rear inner edge wear

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension bushes perishing

heat shield loose

Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,730 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,806 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,463 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 54,463 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,696 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,223 miles

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

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

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

o/s n/s rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,777 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,956 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 35,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 29,324 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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NU53 LFA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU53 LFA, 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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NU53 LFA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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