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PA03 BVR

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,030 mi
Last recorded153,030 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 BVR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 153,030 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 151,611 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 151,402 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 145,593 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 145,593 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 141,177 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 141,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 139,737 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 134,411 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 134,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 141,850 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 125,328 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 114,260 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,464 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,159 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 78,618 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 78,618 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 62,001 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,069 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,857 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,139 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 37,773 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,944 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 31,942 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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PA03 BVR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 PA03 BVR, 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 PA03 BVR registered?

PA03 BVR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is PA03 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA03 BVR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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