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LG03 UES

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,432 mi
Last recorded56,432 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,432 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 48,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 48,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 40,227 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 26,957 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 19,477 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,394 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,104 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 18,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,500 miles

f/n/s tyre cut on outer edge but not down to cords

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,949 miles

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

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

dent to r/o/s door

dent to rear bumper

n/s/f and o.s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre cut on outer edge but not down to cords

n/s/r tyre cut on outer edge but not down to cords

Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,360 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,632 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on outer wall

nearside rear tyre worn on outer wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,991 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 11,410 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,895 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 UES 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 89.5%.

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 LG03 UES, 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 UES is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LG03 UES shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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