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EK03 VGM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,420 mi
Last recorded112,420 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 VGM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 112,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 112,419 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 60,502 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 101,905 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2020 95,218 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 90,003 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,109 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,654 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,218 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,639 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,433 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,156 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 67,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,911 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,671 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,678 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 58,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,342 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 53,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,217 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 42,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,001 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 28,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VGM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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