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RF03 CNA

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,914 mi
Last recorded156,914 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 CNA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 156,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 156,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 154,099 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 151,704 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 146,140 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 138,722 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 138,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 138,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 127,148 miles

both front inner wheel rims damaged

Fail 8 May 2013 127,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner wheel rims damaged

Pass 2 May 2012 117,959 miles

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

nsf wheel rim damaged

Fail 1 May 2012 117,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

nsf wheel rim damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 107,602 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 85,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Oct 2009 85,434 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 5 Apr 2008 71,966 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,518 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 49,194 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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RF03 CNA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RF03 CNA, 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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RF03 CNA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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