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RY03 PXX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,368 mi
Last recorded136,368 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 PXX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 136,368 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 136,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 123,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 113,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing heavily on inner tread

Fail 29 Jun 2018 113,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing heavily on inner tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 102,172 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,728 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 93,728 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split Nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,450 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 75,423 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,675 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,605 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,822 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,867 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 7,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 6,360 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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RY03 PXX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RY03 PXX, 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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RY03 PXX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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