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NV03 XEW

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,319 mi
Last recorded69,319 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,319 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 69,315 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,602 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 68,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,549 miles

surface corrosion floor and sill areas

Fail 20 Apr 2017 67,549 miles

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

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

surface corrosion floor and sill areas

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,427 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 62,938 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,718 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,824 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,217 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,878 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,787 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 37,715 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,532 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 22,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,579 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 XEW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

NV03 XEW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is NV03 XEW safe to buy?

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