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BG03 OUU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,300 mi
Last recorded101,300 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OUU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,300 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 101,158 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,850 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,957 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2013 87,881 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2012 81,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,650 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 72,169 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,169 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,033 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 67,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,944 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,022 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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BG03 OUU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 BG03 OUU, 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 BG03 OUU registered?

BG03 OUU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is BG03 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 OUU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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