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SV03 XNL

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,880 mi
Last recorded122,880 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 XNL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 122,880 miles

engine menagment light on

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 117,243 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 117,239 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 110,521 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 110,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 102,342 miles

suspect noisy wheel bearing o/s/f.n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 18 Nov 2011 93,189 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 83,950 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 83,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 15 Dec 2009 75,022 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 72,524 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 72,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,189 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 62,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,546 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,881 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)

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 XNL 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV03 XNL registered?

SV03 XNL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SV03 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 XNL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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