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RY03 XLE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,801 mi
Last recorded79,801 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,801 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on rear suspension parts and offside outer sill has been repaired previously

Pass 3 Feb 2021 77,052 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 77,050 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,248 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,116 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak rear diff offside oil seal ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2017 66,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak rear diff offside oil seal ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,573 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,482 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 60,482 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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,752 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,499 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,905 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,937 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,214 miles

front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,300 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,015 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,550 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 XLE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RY03 XLE, 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 XLE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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