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AV03 PFY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,602 mi
Last recorded97,602 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 PFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 97,602 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 97,602 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 94,793 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 94,747 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 90,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2016 85,242 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2016 85,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 75,089 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 65,513 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2013 60,429 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,892 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2009 34,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,508 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,880 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,695 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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AV03 PFY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV03 PFY, 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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AV03 PFY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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