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PY53 AEA

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,684 mi
Last recorded81,684 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 AEA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,684 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 73,409 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,383 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,627 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,638 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 Jan 2009 53,246 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,924 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,654 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

spare tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,948 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

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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PY53 AEA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PY53 AEA, 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 PY53 AEA registered?

PY53 AEA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is PY53 AEA safe to buy?

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