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RF03 UAD

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,353 mi
Last recorded191,353 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 191,353 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 185,223 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S and N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 173,809 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 173,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bush's worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 163,255 miles

Front fog lights missing & h/light wash missing

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 163,250 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blow at cat bolt missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog lights missing & h/light wash missing

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 158,476 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2019 158,476 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2014 150,151 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 138,825 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 126,431 miles

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

n/s front tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 116,301 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 106,628 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 4 Jul 2009 93,793 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 93,793 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 56,088 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,393 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 UAD 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 77.8%.

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 RF03 UAD, 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 UAD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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