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NU53 LFL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,418 mi
Last recorded129,418 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 120,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,936 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 111,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,964 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,786 miles

Centre exhaust joint corroded

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,013 miles

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

corrosion on all suspension components

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,718 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension assembilies slightly corroded

offside wiper blade poor

Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,800 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 67,800 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,084 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,614 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,021 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 24,578 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 LFL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NU53 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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