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EK03 VGN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,928 mi
Last recorded138,928 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 138,928 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 127,019 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 215/45/r17-91w XL

Pass 6 Feb 2016 117,981 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 109,264 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 99,935 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,219 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 79,219 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2011 66,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 52,058 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,579 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Mar 2006 21,523 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 VGN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

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

Is EK03 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 VGN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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