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SL03 BXG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,294 mi
Last recorded55,294 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 55,294 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 50,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,845 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 45,724 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,817 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,197 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,572 miles

osr sill starting to corrode

Pass 19 May 2015 41,770 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,517 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,380 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 32,380 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges 215/45/17w

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,106 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 27,106 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,264 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,485 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,504 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 14,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,689 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 BXG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BXG, 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 BXG registered?

SL03 BXG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is SL03 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 BXG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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