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BL03 NXU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,120 mi
Last recorded137,120 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 137,120 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 134,257 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 132,964 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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)

corrosion to n/s & o/s rear chassis

corrosion to n/s rear outer sill

Pass 8 Mar 2017 127,167 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 127,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 118,992 miles

slight water leak from radiator

Fail 30 Dec 2015 118,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight water leak from radiator

Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 99,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,468 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,118 miles

Gaitor split for O/S/F ball joint

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 2 Oct 2009 60,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,286 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,325 miles

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

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

sills damaged at jacking points

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 26,556 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 NXU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NXU, 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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BL03 NXU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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