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WN53 BUE

2003 Lexus IS200 Sport

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,056 mi
Last recorded58,056 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport53,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 BUE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,056 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet stay missing

car hase hade damage to front/end

Fail 6 Mar 2009 58,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,859 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,130 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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WN53 BUE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 53,224 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN53 BUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WN53 BUE registered?

WN53 BUE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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