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RE53 TDZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,447 mi
Last recorded129,447 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TDZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 129,447 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 129,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 118,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 118,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 29 Oct 2012 109,658 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 100,634 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 94,004 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread area

slight corrosion on inner face of o/s/r brake disc

Pass 31 Oct 2009 89,969 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 82,989 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 74,935 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AROUND CIRCUMFRANCE

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,512 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 TDZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for RE53 TDZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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