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RY53 SKX

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,201 mi
Last recorded214,201 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 SKX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 214,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Some corrosion to underside and N/S/R wheel arch

Pass 11 Dec 2019 211,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 205,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Rusty

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 196,970 miles

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

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)

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 11 Dec 2017 196,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 24 Nov 2016 184,197 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2015 173,265 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 173,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 160,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 21 Nov 2013 150,145 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 150,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 137,284 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 120,116 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 120,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 102,694 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2010 102,694 miles

front discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Dec 2009 88,639 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,241 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,218 miles

Evidence of coolant stainage from top coolant bottle area

Nearside and offside front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edges

Nearside headlamp aim on lower mot limit

Rear number plate showing slight water ingress

Suspect rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Dec 2006 48,412 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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RY53 SKX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RY53 SKX, 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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RY53 SKX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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