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OY53 LLO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,242 mi
Last recorded109,242 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LLO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,715 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 95,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,857 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,766 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,993 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2017 81,051 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2017 81,051 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 77,923 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 68,626 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,642 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 60,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks

o/s/f tyre has damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,432 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,402 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,391 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,392 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 37,832 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 37,832 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,645 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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OY53 LLO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY53 LLO, 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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OY53 LLO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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