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RY03 UCN

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,561 mi
Last recorded166,561 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 UCN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 166,561 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 166,540 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 156,347 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit and worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge close to limit

all brake pads worn

Pass 3 Dec 2015 146,514 miles

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

chips in windscreen

rear pads getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2014 138,209 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 138,152 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 130,734 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 130,734 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 118,533 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 113,161 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 108,336 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 106,251 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 103,019 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 102,971 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

unable to open n/s/r door from the inside

Pass 2 Aug 2006 93,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips to windscreen

slight damage to n/s rear outer tyre wall

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 UCN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCN, 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 RY03 UCN registered?

RY03 UCN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is RY03 UCN safe to buy?

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