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SL03 BWM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,764 mi
Last recorded139,764 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 139,764 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 134,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 127,673 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 117,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 117,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,137 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 110,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,311 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 66,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,527 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 59,527 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,070 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges, recommend track check.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,340 miles

both rear tyres have worn inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,140 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 2 May 2007 26,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,887 miles

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

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

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 BWM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BWM, 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 BWM registered?

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

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