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SO03 OLP

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,825 mi
Last recorded95,825 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 OLP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 95,825 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,785 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 76,419 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 76,419 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,461 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres, treads worn low inner edges.

n/s/f bumper not fully secure

rear registration plate (fitted low).

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,074 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,683 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,906 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,609 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,720 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,212 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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SO03 OLP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SO03 OLP, 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 SO03 OLP registered?

SO03 OLP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is SO03 OLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 OLP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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