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RO03 VRP

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,445 mi
Last recorded61,445 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 VRP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 61,445 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 61,445 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 57,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,701 miles

nearside front Tyre worn low outer shoulder

nearside rear Tyre worn down to 3mm tread depth

Pass 12 Nov 2011 47,290 miles

n/s/f tyre tread starting to wear on outtre edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,674 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 41,233 miles

Front Pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2008 36,228 miles

Both Front tyres worn on inside edge

N/S/R tyre down to 2mm

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,149 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 25,656 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 VRP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

RO03 VRP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is RO03 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 VRP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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