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OU03 LVY

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,905 mi
Last recorded72,905 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 LVY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,905 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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 64,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,574 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,864 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 30,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 26,279 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 22,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,775 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,526 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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OU03 LVY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU03 LVY, 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 OU03 LVY registered?

OU03 LVY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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