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CX03 ETE

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,248 mi
Last recorded87,248 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 ETE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 87,248 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded/weak

front and rear subframes have light corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,905 miles

All suspension FRONT and REAR corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and soft

Offside Rear light cluster broken

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate delaminating

windscreen chipped A and B zone

Fail 9 Apr 2019 84,905 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension FRONT and REAR corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and soft

Offside Rear light cluster broken

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate delaminating

windscreen chipped A and B zone

Pass 21 Apr 2018 81,992 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very low and splitting

both rear suspension arm lower rose bushes have slight play in ball joints

front number plate damaged

osr and both front tyres wearing on inner edges

osr light cluster broken

windscreen chipped a and b zone

Fail 12 Apr 2018 81,960 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre very low and splitting

both rear suspension arm lower rose bushes have slight play in ball joints

front number plate damaged

osr and both front tyres wearing on inner edges

osr light cluster broken

windscreen chipped a and b zone

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,612 miles

both outer sills corroded

rear tyres low and stepping

slight play in both rear rose bushes

windscreen chipped a and b zone

Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,590 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front caliper damp

both outer sills corroded

rear tyres low and stepping

slight play in both rear rose bushes

windscreen chipped a and b zone

Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,844 miles

both rear sills corroded

both rear suspension arm rose bushes have minor play in them

nsr tyre getting low and splitting inner wall

windscreen chipped a zone

Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf wheel rim bent inner

osr tyre spliting inner wall

Fail 22 Apr 2015 69,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf wheel rim bent inner

osr tyre spliting inner wall

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,047 miles

traking may be out

Fail 16 Apr 2014 64,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

traking may be out

Pass 1 May 2013 59,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 59,036 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 54,520 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear light unit damaged

rear discs pitted

Fail 28 Feb 2012 54,490 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear light unit damaged

rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,268 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,847 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,195 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 34,035 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 30,557 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,072 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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CX03 ETE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CX03 ETE, 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 CX03 ETE registered?

CX03 ETE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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