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BL03 NXF

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,053 mi
Last recorded118,053 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 NXF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,053 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

headlamp aim image weak

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 115,536 miles

brake pipes to rear hoses slightly corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 113,366 miles

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

front tyres worn to legal limit and perished

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2017 111,552 miles

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

front and rear tyres perished

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

rear brake pads worn to excess

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 111,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front and rear tyres perished

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

rear brake pads worn to excess

rear inner sills corroded

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,338 miles

brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 107,279 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,293 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 105,280 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 101,704 miles

rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

Fail 8 Apr 2013 101,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

Pass 10 Apr 2012 85,848 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 41,105 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,104 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,190 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 NXF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NXF, 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 NXF registered?

BL03 NXF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 NXF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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