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OY53 LMK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,217 mi
Last recorded144,217 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 144,217 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 144,217 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 138,064 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 138,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 131,956 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 131,956 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 126,082 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 119,917 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 1 Jun 2016 115,115 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 111,051 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 108,500 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,025 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 101,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 91,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,866 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,102 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2011 82,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2010 69,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 89,706 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 59,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 48,526 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,373 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,252 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 LMK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OY53 LMK, 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 LMK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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