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YR53 NTY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,013 mi
Last recorded127,013 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 127,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 118,121 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 102,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,637 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,823 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 74,710 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 74,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,537 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 63,101 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 63,101 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,272 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 57,272 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,488 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,692 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 NTY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 YR53 NTY, 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 YR53 NTY registered?

YR53 NTY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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