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RF53 UPA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,027 mi
Last recorded121,027 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 121,027 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2020 118,194 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 111,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,914 miles

Cannot inspect underside properly due to splash trays.

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,464 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,243 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,311 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,775 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 79,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,505 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 71,899 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,899 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,562 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,625 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,964 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,491 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,833 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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RF53 UPA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UPA, 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 RF53 UPA registered?

RF53 UPA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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