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SA03 OCS

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,589 mi
Last recorded108,589 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 OCS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 108,589 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 108,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 96,990 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 96,990 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 74,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 74,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,735 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,547 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 65,543 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,852 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,667 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,570 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 53,570 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 41,788 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,098 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 23 Mar 2007 33,283 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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SA03 OCS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 OCS, 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 SA03 OCS registered?

SA03 OCS is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SA03 OCS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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