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SK53 LXW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,635 mi
Last recorded116,635 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 LXW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 116,635 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 116,586 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 116,539 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 107,395 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,746 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,757 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 44,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear inner discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,628 miles

Most componants under vehicle have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 42,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Most componants under vehicle have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,971 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,162 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,332 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

movement on steering rack mount bushes when steering is rocked on a standing surface...design characteristic

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,480 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,689 miles

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

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)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 24 Sep 2009 27,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,037 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,047 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 LXW 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 80%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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