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PX53 YZJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,621 mi
Last recorded102,621 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 YZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,177 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 98,114 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,772 miles

Both rear sections of front to rear metal brake pipes in rear wheel arches are corroded, nearside rear is borderline pass.

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 93,772 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear sections of front to rear metal brake pipes in rear wheel arches are corroded, nearside rear is borderline pass.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 90,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 85,982 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 80,188 miles

Both front wiperblade rubbers split but still clearing the screen effectively.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding.

Unable to see the condition of the rear brake pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2015 80,188 miles

Both front wiperblade rubbers split but still clearing the screen effectively.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear brake discs corroding.

Unable to see the condition of the rear brake pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,134 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 67,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 May 2013 67,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,574 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 54,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,416 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 47,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,925 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 38,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,599 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,864 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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PX53 YZJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PX53 YZJ, 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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What year was PX53 YZJ registered?

PX53 YZJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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