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BL03 NXE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,102 mi
Last recorded115,102 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,102 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 115,102 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 109,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 103,350 miles

Surface corrosion on many underneath components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,584 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 95,390 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,334 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,030 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,594 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 79,532 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 71,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,831 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,946 miles

Offside Front 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 13 Jul 2006 51,536 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 NXE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NXE, 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 NXE registered?

BL03 NXE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 NXE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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