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RE53 TFA

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,314 mi
Last recorded158,314 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 158,314 miles

REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOWERED

Pass 11 Mar 2020 150,769 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 150,768 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 143,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

small stone chip on windscreen drivers view of road not impaired

Fail 27 Feb 2019 143,124 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

small stone chip on windscreen drivers view of road not impaired

Pass 28 Feb 2018 134,273 miles

Offside Front tyre very bald on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 125,543 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,107 miles

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

Under covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 112,303 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge bald

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 105,310 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,965 miles

exhaust noted rusty

front number plate damaged

fuel filler pipes noted rusty

r/o/s disc's slight surface corrison inner edge

rear brake pads look low

slight engine oil leak round sump area

slight wear noted on front discs

spair wheel missing

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2013 97,965 miles

front number plate damaged

fuel filler pipes noted rusty

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust noted rusty

r/o/s disc's slight surface corrison inner edge

rear brake pads look low

slight engine oil leak round sump area

slight wear noted on front discs

spair wheel missing

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,537 miles

bonnet release cable/latch poor

r/o/s tyre has approx 2.5mm of tread left

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

trac off during brake test

Fail 28 Feb 2012 90,537 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet release cable/latch poor

f/n/s tyre perished and buldge starting to form on the outer wall

r/o/s tyre has approx 2.5mm of tread left

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

trac off during brake test

Pass 4 Sep 2010 76,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 68,363 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 64,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 64,845 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 53,052 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,100 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

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 TFA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE53 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

RE53 TFA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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