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NV03 NTG

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,589 mi
Last recorded134,589 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 NTG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 134,589 miles

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

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

offside front wheel arch cover slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2017 120,645 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 111,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 16 Jan 2016 111,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 16 Jan 2015 104,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 104,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 96,316 miles

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

front pads low

Fail 9 Jan 2013 82,144 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,144 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,889 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,025 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,611 miles

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

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 21 May 2009 49,977 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 46,572 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 41,682 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 29,415 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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NV03 NTG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NV03 NTG, 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 NV03 NTG registered?

NV03 NTG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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