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SL53 CHY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,275 mi
Last recorded123,275 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 CHY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 123,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 107,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,160 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 95,696 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,942 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 88,942 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,724 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,750 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,145 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,691 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,803 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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SL53 CHY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL53 CHY, 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 SL53 CHY registered?

SL53 CHY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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The MOT history for SL53 CHY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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