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WN53 BVF

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,022 mi
Last recorded146,022 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 BVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 146,022 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 146,022 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 140,640 miles

Rear Inner Sills corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Exhaust blowing

Front Wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2016 160,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Exhaust blowing

Front Wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 131,352 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 131,352 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 120,191 miles

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2013 112,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 102,056 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 102,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 76,530 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres near limit + o/s rear worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 40,919 miles

rear seat belts not checked fully due to childs seats fitted

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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WN53 BVF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WN53 BVF, 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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WN53 BVF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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