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RG03 FOA

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,591 mi
Last recorded96,591 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 FOA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,591 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 58,062 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating n/s front (3.7.B.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating o/s front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,782 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,498 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 57,958 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 45,847 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 42,871 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,148 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,570 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 24,411 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,271 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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RG03 FOA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RG03 FOA, 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 RG03 FOA registered?

RG03 FOA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is RG03 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG03 FOA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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