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BF03 DHG

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,531 mi
Last recorded143,531 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 143,531 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 143,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 141,305 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 141,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 125,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 125,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 114,862 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 114,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2011 99,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,784 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,945 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007
Pass 17 Jun 2006 35,578 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 DHG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DHG, 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 BF03 DHG registered?

BF03 DHG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is BF03 DHG safe to buy?

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