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OU03 LWL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,634 mi
Last recorded171,634 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 171,634 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 171,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not fully see brakes with wheels on (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 166,607 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 166,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 164,030 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 11 Feb 2016 164,030 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 10 Feb 2015 155,577 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 155,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 144,029 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 131,530 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 119,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 105,837 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN IN CENTRE OF TREAD 2-3MM

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,387 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,456 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,935 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,114 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 LWL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

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

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