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SK53 LYO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,893 mi
Last recorded81,893 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,893 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 81,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion on rear offside brake disc

Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,573 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 60,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,822 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,809 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,228 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 LYO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

SK53 LYO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is SK53 LYO safe to buy?

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