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SD03 EPK

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,051 mi
Last recorded115,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 EPK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 115,051 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,398 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,020 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,625 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,743 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,983 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 87,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,232 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,506 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,603 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 59,417 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,871 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 46,871 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,791 miles

Very large lip and slight pitting on front brake discs.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,967 miles

tyres

Fail 12 Feb 2007 32,967 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

tyres

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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SD03 EPK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD03 EPK, 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 SD03 EPK registered?

SD03 EPK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is SD03 EPK safe to buy?

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