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RA53 GLY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,552 mi
Last recorded71,552 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,552 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 71,522 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,915 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 59,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 52,422 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

covers fitted

nearside rear tyre side wall has cut but not down to the cords

Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,422 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

covers fitted

nearside rear tyre side wall has cut but not down to the cords

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,973 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 45,973 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,242 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,347 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 31,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 GLY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RA53 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

RA53 GLY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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