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EF03 UFS

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,950 mi
Last recorded113,950 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 UFS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2023 113,950 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,370 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,078 miles

WIPERS; poor condition.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 81,844 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,166 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,341 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm & worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 59,320 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,482 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 45,481 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,647 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,430 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 29,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,483 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,867 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 15,867 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EF03 UFS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF03 UFS, 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 EF03 UFS registered?

EF03 UFS is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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