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SK53 LXT

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,224 mi
Last recorded74,224 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 LXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 74,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,608 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 1 Apr 2014 61,604 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/e and o/s/f tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,065 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2012 47,082 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2012 47,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,518 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 May 2010 31,572 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,392 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 20,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,174 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 LXT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK53 LXT, 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 SK53 LXT registered?

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

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