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SA03 OCK

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,875 mi
Last recorded92,875 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 OCK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 89,970 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,110 miles

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

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2014 79,110 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,153 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outter side wall no ply or cords exposed

nearside front tyre is wearing thin on the inner edge

offside front tyre has a cut on the outter side wall no ply or cords exposed

offside rear tyre is wearing thin on the inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2013 70,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outter side wall no ply or cords exposed

nearside front tyre is wearing thin on the inner edge

offside front tyre has a cut on the outter side wall no ply or cords exposed

offside rear tyre is wearing thin on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,078 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 61,077 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

os/f tyre is cracked on outter side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,120 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,719 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,011 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,260 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,099 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,301 miles

monitor tyre wear.. req replaced asap/close to legal limit

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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SA03 OCK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA03 OCK, 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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SA03 OCK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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