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PX03 VZZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,000 mi
Last recorded99,000 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 VZZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 99,000 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 90,735 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear back plates corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 90,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear back plates corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 80,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2012 80,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,616 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,826 miles

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

rear number plate peeling slighty

Pass 7 Mar 2009 61,790 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,225 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,300 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 23,826 miles

Offside Rear 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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PX03 VZZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PX03 VZZ, 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 PX03 VZZ registered?

PX03 VZZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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