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SL03 BWK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,651 mi
Last recorded94,651 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 BWK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 94,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,697 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,880 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 75,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,757 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 62,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,392 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,045 miles

Advise both front tyres low

Advise rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,734 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,124 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,527 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,052 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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SL03 BWK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL03 BWK, 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 SL03 BWK registered?

SL03 BWK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SL03 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 BWK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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