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LG03 UEF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,766 mi
Last recorded166,766 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 UEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 166,766 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 166,766 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 152,501 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear seatbelts unchecked

Fail 11 Jun 2018 152,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear seatbelts unchecked

Pass 8 Jun 2017 138,388 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 138,388 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 124,808 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 106,385 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 106,385 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,526 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,449 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

O/S/F tyre slightly deteriorated no cords or ply visible and worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,449 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

O/S/F tyre slightly deteriorated no cords or ply visible and worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 16 May 2011 63,696 miles

NSR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,605 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,712 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2008 42,279 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 42,273 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 35,898 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,574 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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LG03 UEF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG03 UEF, 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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LG03 UEF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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