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BF03 ZPG

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,896 mi
Last recorded127,896 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 121,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 121,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

All Brake discs corroded

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

Handbrake application uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 118,370 miles

o/s/ mirror temporary repair.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 118,370 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 109,008 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2010 96,888 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 96,888 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,883 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 81,762 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,998 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 ZPG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZPG, 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 ZPG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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