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RV53 DNX

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,714 mi
Last recorded108,714 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,714 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 108,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 97,858 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes perished

oil leak

rear subframe buses deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2015 95,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel different size

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,290 miles

discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2013 81,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 81,393 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,247 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,118 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 65,449 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 60,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 55,558 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,727 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 37,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 DNX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DNX, 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 DNX registered?

RV53 DNX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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