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SK53 LYF

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,821 mi
Last recorded139,821 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 139,821 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 137,086 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 132,270 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 126,638 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 126,582 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 118,324 miles

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 118,324 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 111,765 miles

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.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 111,765 miles

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.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,667 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 106,667 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,718 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,550 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 95,549 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 93,141 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 28 Dec 2011 89,406 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 84,290 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 84,290 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 79,695 miles

rear no plate slightly obscured advise replacement

Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,032 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,153 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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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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