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RV53 NHZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,272 mi
Last recorded135,272 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 NHZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 135,272 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 125,991 miles

Offside Front tyre has nick in side wall

Offside Rear park brake slight low effort

n/s and o/s rear sills has slight corrision

Fail 26 Apr 2016 125,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre has nick in side wall

Offside Rear park brake slight low effort

n/s and o/s rear sills has slight corrision

Pass 30 Apr 2015 113,517 miles

o/s/r rear suspension arm bush seperating

Fail 30 Apr 2015 113,517 miles

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

o/s/r rear suspension arm bush seperating

Pass 1 May 2014 111,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 111,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 108,160 miles

front lower arms ,rear bushes splitting

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2013 108,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower arms ,rear bushes splitting

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 103,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Oil light on

Fail 30 May 2012 103,267 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Oil light on

Fail 9 Jun 2011 96,666 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,666 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 90,127 miles

Near side and Off side rear tyres side wall cracking.Near rear tyre side wall damage.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 90,127 miles

Near side and Off side rear tyres side wall cracking.Near rear tyre side wall damage.

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)

Pass 20 May 2009 82,619 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,152 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 67,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 57,364 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 56,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NHZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NHZ, 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 NHZ registered?

RV53 NHZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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