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BL03 NXV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,133 mi
Last recorded132,133 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 132,133 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 126,126 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 126,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 122,548 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 122,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 117,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 112,678 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low on iner edge

Offside Front tyre has small cut`s on outer wall

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 112,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre getting low on iner edge

Offside Front tyre has small cut`s on outer wall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 105,854 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,533 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,867 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,955 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 89,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 83,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 75,645 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 67,157 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,527 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 45,396 miles

front tyres worn / wearing on iner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,390 miles

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

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 NXV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL03 NXV, 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 NXV registered?

BL03 NXV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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