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RE53 EFA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,590 mi
Last recorded88,590 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 EFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,590 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 73,573 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,845 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,785 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,184 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,624 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 49,453 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 44,768 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,103 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,507 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 36,969 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 34,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,510 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,465 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,443 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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RE53 EFA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RE53 EFA, 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 RE53 EFA registered?

RE53 EFA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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