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NV03 NTL

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,930 mi
Last recorded37,930 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 NTL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 37,930 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Slight brake pedal juder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 37,930 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight brake pedal juder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,901 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 36,901 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,607 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,391 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,759 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,948 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,559 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,358 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 22,228 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 NTL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NTL, 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 NTL registered?

NV03 NTL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is NV03 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV03 NTL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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