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EF03 UFV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,872 mi
Last recorded128,872 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 UFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 128,872 miles

both sills inner and outer soft/corroded

nsr lower arm as play in the rose bush

Pass 29 Jan 2015 122,365 miles

exhaust blowing and heavily corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges off

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 122,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blowing and heavily corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges off

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 117,526 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 111,060 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 111,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/front lower suspension arm outer ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2012 103,867 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,057 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 93,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,544 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight damage to offside front inner wheel rim

Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,544 miles

slight damage to offside front inner wheel rim

Pass 3 Feb 2009 75,769 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 71,733 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,417 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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EF03 UFV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EF03 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

EF03 UFV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is EF03 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 UFV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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