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ET03 UAU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 136,212 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 126,445 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 117,284 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 117,070 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 109,200 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2016 96,920 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 86,474 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2015 86,474 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 77,757 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 69,742 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 May 2012 62,342 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 55,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 44,849 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,231 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 25,017 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,973 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 UAU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UAU, 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 ET03 UAU registered?

ET03 UAU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is ET03 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 UAU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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