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RN03 WTR

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,705 mi
Last recorded134,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 WTR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 134,705 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 127,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 112,876 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 122,701 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 121,197 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 121,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 115,398 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 115,398 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 112,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 87,131 miles

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

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

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

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 WTR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RN03 WTR, 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 RN03 WTR registered?

RN03 WTR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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