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RF53 PGE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,151 mi
Last recorded164,151 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 PGE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 164,151 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 156,519 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 156,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,638 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 130,801 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 130,801 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 118,092 miles

Rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2014 105,566 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 101,164 miles

Brakes ; fluctuation on rear brakes

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 20 %

Brakes ; noise from rear wheels suspect brakes / parking brake related

Lighting ; both front position lamps deteriorated

Lighting ; headlamp self levelling lamp on dash , suspect indicating a fault ?

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,157 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 94,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,786 miles

nearside front tyre sidewalls scuffed

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,553 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 68,732 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,396 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,368 miles

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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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RF53 PGE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RF53 PGE, 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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RF53 PGE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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