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OU03 LWM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,792 mi
Last recorded109,792 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2021 109,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 102,656 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 102,646 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe, rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe , rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 99,923 miles

Both wiper blades splitting

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 99,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill behind "B" pillar (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both wiper blades splitting

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,732 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,513 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,736 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,741 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,937 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED

Fail 21 Aug 2012 60,937 miles

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,818 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,492 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres perished and spliting

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,401 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,392 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking.

offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,674 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 LWM 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 LWM, 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 LWM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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