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RN03 UYF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,437 mi
Last recorded130,437 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 UYF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 130,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 120,273 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 120,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,440 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 116,438 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,953 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 100,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 94,358 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 94,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 92,403 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively belts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

n/s front brake grabbing

n/s front tyre perishing & splitting on inner wall

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,389 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,265 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 74,301 miles

Front exhaust bolts missing attaching to gearbox.

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

front numberplate slightly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,370 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,500 miles

nearside rear tyre worn from inner and outer edges

offside front tyre has sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,985 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,719 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on both edges

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,281 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

Fail 9 Nov 2010 49,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 4 Nov 2009 44,908 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,795 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,840 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,608 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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RN03 UYF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RN03 UYF, 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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RN03 UYF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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