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SC53 LHF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,639 mi
Last recorded79,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 LHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,639 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 79,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,009 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 69,009 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,395 miles

heatshield fouling exhaust tailbox

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,381 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,966 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,842 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,781 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 30,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 26,131 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SC53 LHF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC53 LHF, 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 SC53 LHF registered?

SC53 LHF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is SC53 LHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 LHF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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