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NG03 TUU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,346 mi
Last recorded96,346 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 TUU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 96,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Dampness around Ball joint

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

Some underside components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 84,631 miles

Some underside components showings signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2020 78,606 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,604 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,437 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 71,436 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,800 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,090 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,800 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 58,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside rear tyre on very inner tread

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,770 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,491 miles

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in poor condition.

front number plate in poor condition.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,760 miles

corrsion all brake discs.

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion to exhaust.

slight uneven wear all tyres.

surface rust to n/s/r brake pipe.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,330 miles

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion to brake discs.

corrsion to exhaust system.

slight uneven wear n/s/r tyre.

various body damage.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,482 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edges.

various body damage.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,445 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 23,997 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,711 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)

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 TUU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

NG03 TUU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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