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YR53 NUH

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,533 mi
Last recorded154,533 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 154,533 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 147,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 141,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 133,138 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 124,422 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 117,640 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 111,442 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 108,935 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 97,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 87,931 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 87,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 73,169 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,601 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre ok for mot test

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 NUH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NUH, 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 NUH registered?

YR53 NUH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YR53 NUH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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