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EX03 MMA

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,675 mi
Last recorded165,675 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 MMA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 165,675 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 158,384 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 158,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 154,474 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

unable to check rear brake pads

underside of car rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2018 144,766 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear anti roll bar rusted

unable to check rear brake pads

underside of car rusted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 144,756 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear anti roll bar rusted

unable to check rear brake pads

underside of car rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 132,388 miles

rear anti roll bar rusted

unable to check condition of rear brake pads

underside of car rusted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 132,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear anti roll bar rusted

unable to check condition of rear brake pads

underside of car rusted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 122,000 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 121,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 114,024 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 111,153 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 103,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,658 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 92,372 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 83,205 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 83,205 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 78,815 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,719 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 60,319 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,973 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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EX03 MMA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EX03 MMA, 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 EX03 MMA registered?

EX03 MMA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is EX03 MMA safe to buy?

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