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RO03 VMT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,869 mi
Last recorded75,869 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 VMT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,869 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sill panels (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,570 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 71,570 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,395 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,265 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,443 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,746 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,886 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,773 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 29,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,760 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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RO03 VMT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 RO03 VMT, 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 RO03 VMT registered?

RO03 VMT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is RO03 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 VMT 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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