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RJ53 VUB

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,896 mi
Last recorded172,896 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 VUB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 172,896 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 172,854 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust smoky

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST - WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST - DEVOID OF TREAD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis sections corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 169,753 miles

rear tyres low

Fail 19 Jul 2017 169,753 miles

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

rear tyres low

Pass 8 Jul 2016 163,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged age cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

rear chassis sections corroded

rear subframe corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 151,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 151,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 135,343 miles

Inside face of off side rear brake disc badly corroded and worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2013 123,105 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 123,105 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre worn low on tread

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 109,868 miles

Near side front wiper blade worn but clears screen

Near side rear tyre worn low on tread

Fail 6 Jul 2012 109,868 miles

Near side front wiper blade worn but clears screen

Near side rear tyre worn low on tread

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 97,154 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,430 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,577 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 61,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,727 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,248 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 28,248 miles

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

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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RJ53 VUB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RJ53 VUB, 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 RJ53 VUB registered?

RJ53 VUB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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