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OU03 LWE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,302 mi
Last recorded157,302 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 LWE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 157,302 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 157,302 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 154,242 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 154,238 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 19 Apr 2016 153,664 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 151,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer sills coroding

engine sump coroding

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 May 2015 151,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer sills coroding

engine sump coroding

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2014 149,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/f and n/s/r doors

exhaust coroding

slight damage to o/s/f wing and bumper

Fail 18 Oct 2013 144,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all lower front suspension arm bush`s worn and perished

exhaust rusty

o/s front bumper damaged

sill cover`s fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 144,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all lower front suspension arm bush`s worn and perished

exhaust rusty

o/s front bumper damaged

sill cover`s fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 133,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,718 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 119,718 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 88,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 56,163 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 37,413 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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 LWE 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 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LWE, 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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OU03 LWE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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