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LG03 UET

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,946 mi
Last recorded148,946 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 148,946 miles

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

crack in windscreen

nearside lower ball joint cover damp

Fail 26 Feb 2019 148,946 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

crack in windscreen

nearside lower ball joint cover damp

Pass 26 Feb 2018 133,250 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

dash bulb not working speedo still readable

Fail 26 Feb 2018 133,250 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

dash bulb not working speedo still readable

Pass 27 Feb 2017 117,172 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 117,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front side light bulbs faded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,406 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,557 miles

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,857 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 32,536 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 27,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,960 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 21,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 UET 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 LG03 UET, 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 LG03 UET registered?

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

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The MOT history for LG03 UET shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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