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BF03 ZRA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,309 mi
Last recorded136,309 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ZRA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 136,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 130,507 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

some cracking on treads of both front tyres

Pass 7 May 2021 125,281 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2020 120,902 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 114,304 miles

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split and broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shocker dust cover split and broken

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both headlamps slightly opaque

hand brake travel high but has reserve travel

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Apr 2019 114,304 miles

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split and broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shocker dust cover split and broken

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both headlamps slightly opaque

hand brake travel high but has reserve travel

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Apr 2018 107,230 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,966 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,966 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,040 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,233 miles

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

all drive belts splitting

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 52,358 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 45,951 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2010 45,951 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,723 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 31,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

can,t see rear pads

front pads 1/4 left

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,439 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 18,917 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 ZRA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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