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RA53 EDF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,312 mi
Last recorded104,312 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 EDF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,312 miles

Front brakes are fluctuating slightly

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,345 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Nail In Tread.

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 95,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Has Nail In Tread.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 87,676 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,330 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,215 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 28 Oct 2011 58,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,553 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,005 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 28,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,035 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 25,018 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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RA53 EDF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RA53 EDF, 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 RA53 EDF registered?

RA53 EDF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is RA53 EDF safe to buy?

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