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OU03 LWH

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,731 mi
Last recorded147,731 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 147,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 129,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 125,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front head light lenses have a slightly tarnished look , but beam pattern is ok

Pass 22 Sep 2021 121,820 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 118,237 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,949 miles

front wiper blades are deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2019 114,949 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front wiper blades are deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2018 110,504 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,723 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 106,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 97,441 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,989 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,848 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,938 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,486 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,595 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,600 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 61,493 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,800 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,691 miles

both rear tyre edges worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

uneven wear osf tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,935 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 LWH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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