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ET03 TWV

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,726 mi
Last recorded153,726 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 TWV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 153,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 145,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 133,282 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 118,937 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 118,937 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 108,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 101,675 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,235 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 95,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,094 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,218 miles

Brake Disc's worn front - Rear pitted inner surface.

Tyres Wearing unevenly inner treads

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,574 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake noisey when applied

Pass 22 Mar 2007 58,161 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,038 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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ET03 TWV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ET03 TWV, 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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ET03 TWV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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