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CE03 RUV

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,684 mi
Last recorded119,684 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 RUV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 119,684 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 115,987 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 111,871 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 111,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 107,265 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 101,723 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 100,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 100,173 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,275 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 68,275 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 41,646 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 35,742 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 28,181 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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CE03 RUV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE03 RUV, 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 CE03 RUV registered?

CE03 RUV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is CE03 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 RUV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE03 RUV have outstanding finance?

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