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SO03 OLV

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 OLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 100,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wiper slightly split at end

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Undertrays fitted

Various underneath components have light pitting

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,602 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 93,602 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,243 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,484 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 81,618 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,830 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,281 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,810 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 47,721 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,191 miles

advise to replace o/s/r n/s/r brake disc pads

slight corrosion inside part of o/s/r n/s/r brake disc plate

Pass 7 Jul 2007 31,146 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 25,304 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 OLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OLV, 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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SO03 OLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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