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OU03 LWK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,396 mi
Last recorded142,396 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2016 142,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 128,737 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,453 miles

offside rear inside side wall split but not to cord

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,880 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

front number plate fading

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and nail in tread

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,620 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

front number plate fading

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and nail in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,449 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 72,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,494 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,500 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 56,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,239 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 48,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,256 miles

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

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

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 LWK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

OU03 LWK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is OU03 LWK safe to buy?

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