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EK03 VGJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,290 mi
Last recorded169,290 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 VGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 169,290 miles

Both wipers smeary

Front pads wearing thin

Front windscreen damaged

Nearside Front Rear arm bush has play

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Rear arm bush has play

Pass 6 Aug 2016 149,071 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear brake pads look very low (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 149,068 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear brake pads look very low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 137,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 129,458 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 124,584 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 121,819 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 116,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 116,050 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 106,566 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 106,566 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 92,333 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 84,277 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,695 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 56,584 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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EK03 VGJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EK03 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 VGJ registered?

EK03 VGJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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