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BF03 DGE

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,734 mi
Last recorded115,734 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DGE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 115,734 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 115,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 105,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' large crack on windscreen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear play in bottom lower hub bush

Offside Front seatbelt retraction working but is slow and sticking a little bit

Offside Rear play in lower hub bush

Fail 16 Nov 2015 96,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' large crack on windscreen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear play in bottom lower hub bush

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Offside Front seatbelt retraction working but is slow and sticking a little bit

Offside Rear play in lower hub bush

Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,990 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre worn on edge

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2013 76,430 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting close to wear limit

front tyre worn on edge

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2012 60,123 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 49,182 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,960 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,391 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,017 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,432 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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BF03 DGE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF03 DGE, 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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BF03 DGE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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