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SV03 PJU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,962 mi
Last recorded91,962 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 PJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,962 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 91,778 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,968 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,267 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,545 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 66,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

further look at rear number plate lamps

monitor front and rear brake pads for wear

monitor offside rear tyre for wear

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,456 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,099 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 48,099 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,315 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,205 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 208,530 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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SV03 PJU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SV03 PJU, 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 SV03 PJU registered?

SV03 PJU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is SV03 PJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 PJU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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