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ET03 UEN

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,529 mi
Last recorded158,529 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UEN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 158,529 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 158,489 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 153,616 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 153,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2017 146,511 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 139,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 131,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front fog not working

Pass 14 Nov 2014 124,619 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 118,126 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat nearside rear.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 118,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Oil leak

child seat nearside rear.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 113,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nails in o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2012 113,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nails in o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2011 109,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 102,330 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 102,296 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly scored and pitted.

n/s/f tyre has a slight tear.

rear brake discs scored and pitted.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 91,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 78,685 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 65,846 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 53,376 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 UEN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET03 UEN, 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 UEN registered?

ET03 UEN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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