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SH03 TYB

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,263 mi
Last recorded142,263 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 TYB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 142,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 127,339 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 124,618 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 122,717 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 121,572 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 118,718 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 117,555 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 117,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,708 miles

bonnet stalk insecure

offside rear tyre wearing low close to limits

Pass 27 Jan 2011 94,045 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 94,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 80,222 miles

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

tracking recomended

Pass 13 Jan 2009 68,309 miles

Rear brake pads look very low

Fail 12 Jan 2009 68,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear brake pads look very low

Tracking seriously required

Pass 5 Jan 2008 55,385 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 55,385 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 43,416 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 43,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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SH03 TYB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SH03 TYB, 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 SH03 TYB registered?

SH03 TYB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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The MOT history for SH03 TYB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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