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RE03 VGR

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,570 mi
Last recorded127,570 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 VGR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 127,570 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 127,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 126,193 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,633 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 121,839 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 119,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 119,419 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,013 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 117,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 113,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,801 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 106,741 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 101,020 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,777 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 91,998 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 13 Apr 2010 86,801 miles

Oil leak

steering rack with slight leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 86,781 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

steering rack with slight leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,256 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 74,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 74,961 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,515 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2006 56,435 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)

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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RE03 VGR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RE03 VGR, 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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RE03 VGR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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