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EK03 VGL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,852 mi
Last recorded70,852 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,852 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,033 miles

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

tyres feathering edges

Pass 2 Apr 2018 62,931 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,320 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,619 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,869 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,529 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,431 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,056 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,465 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,818 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 VGL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK03 VGL, 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 EK03 VGL registered?

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

Is EK03 VGL safe to buy?

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