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RA53 SXM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,477 mi
Last recorded112,477 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,477 miles

high clutch takeup .......

repair to o/s/r anti roll bar mount noted .......

Fail 23 Mar 2019 112,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

evidence of o/s/r brake overheating .......

high clutch takeup .......

rear brake pads not visable ..........

repair to o/s/r anti roll bar mount noted .......

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play lift (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play lift (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs very badly corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Rear of vehicle has general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2018 111,452 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play lift (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre is very badly worn on inside edge

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play lift (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Number plate held with tape

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs very badly corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Rear of vehicle has general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2017 106,200 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

All rear chassis areas corroded

Both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated and splitting

Both rear inner sills corroded

End of bonnet stay broken

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,264 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite worn (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre badly perished and large splits appearing in treads

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust quite deteriorated and starting to blow just before silencer box

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe front mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 99,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite worn (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre badly perished and large splits appearing in treads

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust quite deteriorated and starting to blow just before silencer box

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe front mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,398 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge and perished.

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,559 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 90,432 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear differential leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,407 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 78,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,849 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 70,809 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,866 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,283 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,568 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,406 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 SXM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SXM, 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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RA53 SXM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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