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RA03 XGU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,042 mi
Last recorded171,042 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 XGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 171,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 171,041 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2016 153,875 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 153,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 139,470 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Dec 2014 123,489 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 112,086 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 110,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damp around PAS pump

front tyres worn edges

wiperssplit/poor

Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,704 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

possible nearside and offside rear brake pads low

Fail 3 Jan 2013 93,704 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

possible nearside and offside rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Dec 2011 76,654 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing low

o/s wiper smears slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,868 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 48,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyre valves worn

Fail 15 Jun 2009 40,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyre valves worn

Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,467 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,478 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,298 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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RA03 XGU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RA03 XGU, 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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RA03 XGU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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