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BG03 KMU

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,314 mi
Last recorded93,314 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 KMU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,314 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 93,314 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2019 89,836 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,212 miles

Nearside Front KERBING MARK ON INSIDE WALL

Nearside Rear KERBING MARK TO INSIDE WALL

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 82,212 miles

Nearside Front KERBING MARK ON INSIDE WALL

Nearside Rear KERBING MARK TO INSIDE WALL

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,655 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,509 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,622 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,620 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,057 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 61,057 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,839 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,571 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 52,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,696 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,300 miles

front tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,739 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 36,727 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 26,218 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 26,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,356 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner & outer edges

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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BG03 KMU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG03 KMU, 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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BG03 KMU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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