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SM03 XUY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,660 mi
Last recorded85,660 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XUY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,660 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 83,013 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,700 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 80,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fit (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 77,492 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 74,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 70,971 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 68,146 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,118 miles

Deep cut offside rear tyre inner side wall.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,016 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,712 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 XUY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

SM03 XUY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is SM03 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 XUY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM03 XUY have outstanding finance?

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