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SK53 LYR

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,464 mi
Last recorded106,464 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 LYR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 106,464 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s n/s rear outer sill have slight corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2019 106,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s n/s rear outer sill have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2018 103,763 miles

outer sills have slight corossion

Fail 27 Oct 2018 103,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

outer sills have slight corossion

Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,629 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 101,855 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 101,855 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,575 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,015 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 84,012 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,544 miles

offside outer sill is damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,752 miles

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

both rear brake discs inner surfaces rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,687 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,773 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,866 miles

advise both front tyres badly worn on inner edges 215/45/17y

advise offside rear lamp lens outer cover cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,894 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,122 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,923 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 LYR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

SK53 LYR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SK53 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK53 LYR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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