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VX03 CPV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,859 mi
Last recorded104,859 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 CPV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 104,859 miles

Offside Rear Outer Cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,938 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R brake disc outer face corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 100,540 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R brake disc outer face corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 95,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,721 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 90,839 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 90,832 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,285 miles

Bonnet won't latch down

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 85,285 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet won't latch down

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 76,732 miles

OFF SIDE REAR DISC VERY BADLY PITTED/RUSTY.

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,732 miles

OFF SIDE REAR DISC VERY BADLY PITTED/RUSTY.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 61,199 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,629 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 36,681 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 36,681 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 30,280 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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VX03 CPV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VX03 CPV, 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 VX03 CPV registered?

VX03 CPV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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