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OV03 LPP

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,966 mi
Last recorded136,966 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 136,966 miles

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

engine light illuminated

Fail 6 Aug 2016 136,731 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 5 Jun 2014 117,574 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

Fail 4 Jun 2014 117,520 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

Pass 12 Apr 2013 102,811 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 102,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,218 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 94,208 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,703 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 84,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,303 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 73,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,762 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,104 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 43,104 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,970 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 LPP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LPP, 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 LPP registered?

OV03 LPP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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