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SA03 ODB

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,915 mi
Last recorded117,915 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,915 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 111,527 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 105,949 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 126,122 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 94,434 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 86,529 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 86,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 May 2010 80,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 80,054 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 73,053 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 62,357 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 56,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 48,867 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 48,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

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 ODB 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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

SA03 ODB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 May 2003.

Is SA03 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 ODB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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