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BD03 OUS

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,849 mi
Last recorded134,849 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OUS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 134,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorating

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorating

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer CV Boot Deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer CV Boot Deteriorated

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2022 133,083 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 130,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Constant velocity boot perished.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Constant velocity boot perished.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Corroded but not leaking. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Vehicle fitted with undertrays.

Fail 15 Jul 2021 130,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Constant velocity boot perished.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Constant velocity boot perished.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Corroded but not leaking. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Vehicle fitted with undertrays.

Pass 20 Jul 2020 128,982 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2020 128,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 126,952 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 Jul 2018 123,869 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 120,503 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 116,437 miles

corrosion on coil springs

front number plate deteriorating

front wipers smearing

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

offside front brake pads low & wear on brake disc due to brake sticking

Pass 20 Jul 2015 111,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to limits

corrosion on coil springs alround

corrosion on exhaust in places

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear cv boots grease seeping from clips

Pass 24 Jul 2014 107,025 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust in places

front wipers worn

nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushs starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jul 2013 100,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,465 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,773 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,207 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,831 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 36,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side front tyre low pressure

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,007 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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BD03 OUS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD03 OUS, 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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BD03 OUS is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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