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PM03 CVT

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,226 mi
Last recorded120,226 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM03 CVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 120,226 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 120,195 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Additional braking device leaking oil calliper (3.6.I.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersills (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 114,752 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 109,360 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 101,017 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,728 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 76,847 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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PM03 CVT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PM03 CVT, 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 PM03 CVT registered?

PM03 CVT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is PM03 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM03 CVT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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