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YR53 NTU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,427 mi
Last recorded161,427 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 NTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 161,427 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 140,942 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 121,693 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 109,191 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 100,420 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,325 miles

unable to view rear brake pads

Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads worn very low- unable to measure for mot failure criteria

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 50,484 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,969 miles

front and rear brake pads will need changing shortly

Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,586 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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YR53 NTU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YR53 NTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR53 NTU registered?

YR53 NTU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YR53 NTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 NTU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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