MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,668 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside +nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside +nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside +nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
both front tyres close to breakers
both rear tyres on limit and side walls cracking
Front Tyres 3mm Tread and Slightly Worn On Edges.
Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm and Poss. Puncture Close To Inner Edge.
Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack In Tread.
Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyres 3mm Tread and Slightly Worn On Edges.
Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm and Poss. Puncture Close To Inner Edge.
Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack In Tread.
front pads low
rear pads worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU53 BYF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 VU53 BYF, 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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VU53 BYF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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