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TIG 2079

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,550 mi
Last recorded146,550 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 2079
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2021 146,550 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 146,267 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 133,301 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 127,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,600 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 107,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 81,651 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,101 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 111,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 111,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 106,236 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 106,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 100,363 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,886 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 85,676 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 71,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 54,327 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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TIG 2079 is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TIG 2079, 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 TIG 2079 registered?

TIG 2079 is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is TIG 2079 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIG 2079 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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