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CA03 BVB

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,444 mi
Last recorded122,444 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BVB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 122,444 miles

screen damaged O/S

Pass 8 Nov 2014 109,520 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 101,609 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 96,645 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 90,913 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs are slightly scored and corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,456 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,520 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN INNER WALLS

Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,226 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 38,219 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CA03 BVB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CA03 BVB, 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 CA03 BVB registered?

CA03 BVB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is CA03 BVB safe to buy?

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