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AP03 ZVK

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,475 mi
Last recorded126,475 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 126,475 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 126,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 119,154 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 119,154 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,999 miles

off side front brake slight bind

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 105,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 100,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,567 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 91,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 83,341 miles

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)

both front tyres cracked worn around edges

Pass 15 Jun 2009 77,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2008 67,642 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,919 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 48,372 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,334 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on inside face

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside and outside edges

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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AP03 ZVK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP03 ZVK, 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 AP03 ZVK registered?

AP03 ZVK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AP03 ZVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 ZVK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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