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NU03 VKH

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,577 mi
Last recorded86,577 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 VKH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,577 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,756 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 81,756 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 73,041 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,041 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 69,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 69,607 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 64,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,944 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 60,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2009 56,573 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 56,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,197 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 52,183 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,072 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,910 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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NU03 VKH 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 62.5%.

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 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 NU03 VKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU03 VKH registered?

NU03 VKH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is NU03 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU03 VKH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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