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LB03 BHF

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,925 mi
Last recorded81,925 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 BHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 81,925 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,976 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 71,876 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 51,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,326 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 82,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,492 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,506 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,333 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,333 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 33,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,566 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 27,566 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 21,172 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight damage to n/s/f inner road wheel.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,172 miles

slight damage to n/s/f inner road wheel.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,137 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 15,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 8,453 miles

slight damage n/s/f tyre side wall wheel rims kerbed

Pass 1 Jul 2009 7,995 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,993 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 7,804 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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LB03 BHF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LB03 BHF, 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 LB03 BHF registered?

LB03 BHF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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