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OY53 WHU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,285 mi
Last recorded143,285 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 143,285 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside number plate lamp deteriorating

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Dec 2019 143,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside number plate lamp deteriorating

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2018 127,107 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 25 Sep 2018 127,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 5 Oct 2017 117,531 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 117,531 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,671 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 99,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,264 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,073 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,638 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,708 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,337 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 12 May 2009 44,068 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 37,936 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 37,936 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,432 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 26,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OY53 WHU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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