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GN03 XMB

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,444 mi
Last recorded96,444 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 XMB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,030 miles

advise slight bind on n/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,577 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 76,577 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,123 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 52,102 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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GN03 XMB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN03 XMB, 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 GN03 XMB registered?

GN03 XMB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is GN03 XMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 XMB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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