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YR53 NUJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,387 mi
Last recorded171,387 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2023 171,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded, rear box skin corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 168,850 miles

All rear brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated and slightly noisy

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner on both sides corrosion

Rear Outer and inner sills corroded on both sides

Rear Outer sills corroded and covered with grey duct tapes on both sides

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slightly on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2021 162,558 miles

Rear Outer vehicle body sill corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Underneath of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2020 154,470 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 146,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 137,843 miles

Front Outer Body has slight corrosion bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 131,163 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 131,007 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint offside and nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 106,562 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 82,409 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,473 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,926 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,379 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,177 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,177 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,077 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,033 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,134 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushers

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,149 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 NUJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NUJ, 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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YR53 NUJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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