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NG03 TUP

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 TUP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 81,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,567 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 68,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared down fault .light stayed off . (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,565 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,452 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 58,058 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,303 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 51,316 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 48,807 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,106 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 40,845 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,121 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,107 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,032 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 26,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NG03 TUP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NG03 TUP, 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 NG03 TUP registered?

NG03 TUP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is NG03 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG03 TUP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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