MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
advice on further look at front and rear roll bars and links
advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes
advice on slight pitting at o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes
advice on slight surface corrosion at front and rear struts
advice on unable to check welding at o/s/r and n/s/r at subframe mountings
Nearside Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury gas strut faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury gas strut faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()
Front front shock absorbers badly corroded
Nearside Rear tyre cracked 205/55/16
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear OUTER CV BOOT IS PERISHED
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear OUTER CV BOOT IS PERISHED
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED
Offside Front TYRE IS WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 91V Avon (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
slight bind on n/s/r brake
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear no plate slightly obscured advise replacement
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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SK53 LYF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 LYF, 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 LYF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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