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NU03 VNL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,537 mi
Last recorded97,537 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 97,537 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,639 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 91,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,606 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 78,974 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 72,240 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 65,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,164 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 61,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Sill at rear starting to corrode

O/S Sill at rear starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,899 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,410 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 39,229 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,663 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,584 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 29,058 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 23,913 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 18,553 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 VNL 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 84.2%.

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 NU03 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

NU03 VNL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is NU03 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU03 VNL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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