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RB02 LAZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,908 mi
Last recorded93,908 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB02 LAZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,908 miles

exhaust leak (down pipe), n/s/f wishbone bush cracking, under body suspension components surface rust

Fail 11 Jan 2021 93,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to rear axle mount (holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter B (0.1 (d))

exhaust leak (down pipe), n/s/f wishbone bush cracking, under body suspension components surface rust

Pass 28 Nov 2019 89,450 miles

Rear shockers damp, reg plate deteriorating (rear), under body suspension rusty (WEAK)

Fail 27 Nov 2019 89,450 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

o/s/f lower arm ball joints slight lift ATL, rear shockers damp, reg plate deteriorating (rear), under body suspension rusty (WEAK

Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,631 miles

front brakes imbalanced,passenger front lower balljoint deteriorating

front wipers not great,engine drive belt deteriorating,both rear brake pipes rusting,underbody-sills-arches-components-suspension rusting

Pass 23 Dec 2017 75,503 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 75,501 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both outer sills local to (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 70,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 67,356 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 62,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2014 62,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2013 56,356 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 50,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,617 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,141 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,960 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,407 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,395 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 19,445 miles

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

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

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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RB02 LAZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RB02 LAZ, 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 RB02 LAZ registered?

RB02 LAZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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