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R999 CEW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,016 mi
Last recorded44,016 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 CEW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 44,016 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 38,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 26,339 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,972 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 24,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 24,388 miles

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

Offside Front worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jan 2015 23,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 May 2012 21,603 miles

Nearside rear tyre has bumps on inner edge but not believed to be tyre damage 215/45ZR17

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge 215/45ZR17

Offside rear tyre has bumps on inner edge but not believed to be tyre damage 215/45ZR17

Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,477 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,123 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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R999 CEW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R999 CEW, 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 R999 CEW registered?

R999 CEW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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