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NU03 VLJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,933 mi
Last recorded145,933 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 145,933 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 144,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 133,437 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 122,110 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front backing plate missing

Offside front tyre tread cracking, worn on inner edge and has a cut in outer side wall, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside rear brake pad anti-rattle shim missing

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 122,110 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front backing plate missing

Offside front tyre tread cracking, worn on inner edge and has a cut in outer side wall, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside rear brake pad anti-rattle shim missing

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 112,647 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 112,646 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 101,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 101,130 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 92,318 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 92,317 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 81,504 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,580 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,404 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 VLJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLJ, 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 NU03 VLJ registered?

NU03 VLJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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