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RG53 HBK

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,161 mi
Last recorded107,161 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 HBK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 107,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

underside and sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 101,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Fail 20 Jan 2020 101,311 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 94,192 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not excessive

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,459 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 87,459 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,475 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,879 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 72,256 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,217 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,956 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,529 miles

oil leaks

unable to view rear brake pads fully reccomend further attention

Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,754 miles

heavy imbalance on front brakes

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,360 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,191 miles

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,691 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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RG53 HBK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey 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 RG53 HBK, 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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RG53 HBK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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