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OV03 LOF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,038 mi
Last recorded97,038 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 LOF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 97,038 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,416 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,740 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,625 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,702 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,696 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 49,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,104 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 42,104 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F and both rear wheels slightly buckled

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,613 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 35,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side walland is worn on inner edge

o/s/f head light damadged and slight white light showing from indicator

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit,

Fail 10 Oct 2008 24,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,304 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 24,272 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 24,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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OV03 LOF 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 66.7%.

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 OV03 LOF, 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 OV03 LOF registered?

OV03 LOF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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