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SK53 LXR

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,200 mi
Last recorded105,200 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 LXR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 105,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipe ends at hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side,both arms (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts require polish (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

under side corroded

wipers torn and smear slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2017 105,184 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipe ends at hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side,both arms (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts require polish (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

under side corroded

wipers torn and smear slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2016 103,683 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 102,005 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre has a cut to side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2014 99,958 miles

cut in sidewall o/s/r tyre

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

both sides front windows tinted

rear axle main bushes split

slight play at steering rack mounts

Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,205 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 96,205 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 83,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,979 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 80,979 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,736 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,764 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,378 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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SK53 LXR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SK53 LXR, 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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SK53 LXR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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