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LB03 EWT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,914 mi
Last recorded152,914 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 152,914 miles

General Rust under the car

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 152,914 miles

General Rust under the car

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 155,012 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 130,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 2 May 2018 130,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 5 May 2017 104,008 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 5 May 2017 104,008 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 19 May 2016 77,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre very bald on inner edge, close to cord coming through (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,915 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,569 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 50,487 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut not dep enough to reach the cords

o/s/f tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 28 Jul 2012 45,627 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 41,974 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 38,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing badly

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre perishing badly

Pass 12 May 2009 33,555 miles

both rear tyres tread cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 May 2009 33,554 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres tread cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 May 2008 29,328 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,687 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,863 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL DAMAGED CORD NOT VISIBLE BUT CUT IS DEEP EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED

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 EWT 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 78.9%.

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 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 LB03 EWT, 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 EWT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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