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SL03 BWY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,592 mi
Last recorded147,592 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 147,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 138,227 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 138,227 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 129,632 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 119,828 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 109,966 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 101,820 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 92,407 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 83,242 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 74,030 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 53,268 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 BWY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

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

Is SL03 BWY safe to buy?

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