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OV03 LPC

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,747 mi
Last recorded166,747 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 166,747 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 166,732 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 166,712 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 159,246 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth from inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 159,246 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s,o/s (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth from inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 149,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 143,717 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 138,964 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 138,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 134,142 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 134,142 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 129,682 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 129,682 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 124,374 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 124,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 112,243 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 112,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,675 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 73,557 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 51,642 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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OV03 LPC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LPC, 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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OV03 LPC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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