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RV53 DNF

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,099 mi
Last recorded153,099 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 DNF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 153,099 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 153,099 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 147,338 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 147,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 142,111 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 142,111 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,739 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 131,278 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 52,988 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Oct 2013 125,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 114,284 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,245 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,695 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,419 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 35,445 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,823 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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RV53 DNF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RV53 DNF, 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 RV53 DNF registered?

RV53 DNF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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