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NX03 UCR

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,004 mi
Last recorded122,004 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 UCR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 122,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 111,342 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,308 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,465 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 80,450 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,461 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 75,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,607 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,658 miles

centre stop light inoperative

nearside rear tyre deteriorated (cracked)

slight judder on steering on full lock

Fail 21 Apr 2011 71,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

centre stop light inoperative

nearside rear tyre deteriorated (cracked)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 68,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,934 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,601 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slight deterioration

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,480 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,703 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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NX03 UCR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NX03 UCR, 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 NX03 UCR registered?

NX03 UCR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for NX03 UCR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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