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SM03 MFY

2003 Lexus IS200

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,928 mi
Last recorded71,928 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 MFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,928 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 71,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,212 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,356 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,310 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,992 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 21,933 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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SM03 MFY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM03 MFY, 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 SM03 MFY registered?

SM03 MFY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SM03 MFY safe to buy?

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