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RL03 CXZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,174 mi
Last recorded110,174 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 CXZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,174 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 99,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,108 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,858 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,063 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,853 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 65,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,172 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2011 50,740 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,486 miles

Both rear tyres low 205/55R16 91V BUDGET

N/S/F tyre wearing badly on outer edge!

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,043 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,150 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 13,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,103 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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RL03 CXZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RL03 CXZ, 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 RL03 CXZ registered?

RL03 CXZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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