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LB03 BHK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 BHK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 127,917 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 124,648 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 124,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 120,244 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 115,362 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 115,361 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,064 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 97,834 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 90,553 miles

WIPERS WORN .

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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,987 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 75,927 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,423 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,423 miles

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

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

both front brake worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 61,639 miles

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

rear brake dysc starting to deteriate

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,554 miles

rear number plate delaminating

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully, covered by shields

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,885 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 24,885 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)

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 BHK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 LB03 BHK, 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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LB03 BHK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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