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EY03 NMU

2003 Lexus IS200 SE

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,546 mi
Last recorded125,546 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 SE54,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 NMU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 125,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 121,039 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 121,039 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 118,018 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 115,803 miles

Near side rear tyre has a cut in the side wall not to cords

Off side front tyre has a cut in the side wall not to cords

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 115,803 miles

Near side rear tyre has a cut in the side wall not to cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front tyre has a cut in the side wall not to cords

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 101,300 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 90,416 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2009 74,425 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 64,549 miles

offside front wheel slight buckle

Fail 3 Apr 2008 64,541 miles

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

offside front wheel slight buckle

Pass 31 Mar 2007 55,608 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,609 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE?

Based on 3,133 MOT tests across 576 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 82
position lamp(s) not working 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 58
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EY03 NMU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 54,743 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY03 NMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY03 NMU registered?

EY03 NMU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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