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BG03 OSJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,600 mi
Last recorded218,600 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 218,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush and o/s/f/inner (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2018 218,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush and o/s/f/inner (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

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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BG03 OSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BG03 OSJ, 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 BG03 OSJ registered?

BG03 OSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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