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EY03 NPX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,059 mi
Last recorded106,059 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 NPX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 106,059 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 100,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 96,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 91,350 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,126 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 84,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,148 miles

excessive negative camber on nearside front wheel

nearside rear tyre becoming low(3mm)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 81,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

excessive negative camber on nearside front wheel

nearside rear tyre becoming low(3mm)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 80,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 74,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,088 miles

Brake pipe under the vehicle are covered with plastic sheild could not be inspected pass/advise

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 60,026 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 54,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,895 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,375 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,094 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 32,094 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise n/s/f tyre on 2mm inner edge

n/s/r tyre on 2mm inner edge

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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EY03 NPX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EY03 NPX, 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 EY03 NPX registered?

EY03 NPX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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