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BL03 NXC

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,549 mi
Last recorded113,549 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 NXC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 113,549 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 113,549 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 111,389 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 111,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 109,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 106,152 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 103,244 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 100,766 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,982 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 90,682 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 90,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 84,300 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 84,172 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,769 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 70,375 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,401 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth 1.9mm. Legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,602 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 59,602 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread depth 1.8mm. Legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 13 May 2009 52,919 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 46,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,435 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 29,404 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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BL03 NXC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BL03 NXC, 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 BL03 NXC registered?

BL03 NXC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is BL03 NXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 NXC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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