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OU03 LWS

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,322 mi
Last recorded58,322 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 58,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 58,289 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 53,826 miles

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

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

Offside & Nearside front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration.

Offside Front 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 27 Jan 2010 41,681 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,394 miles

nearside front tyre on legal tread limit

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,773 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 21,079 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,079 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 15,562 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 LWS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

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

Is OU03 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU03 LWS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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