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CA03 BVC

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,597 mi
Last recorded143,597 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BVC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 143,597 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,518 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 128,518 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 106,460 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 101,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 101,105 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,957 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,691 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 69,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 61,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 41,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 34,694 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 25,457 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2006 16,378 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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CA03 BVC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BVC, 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 BVC registered?

CA03 BVC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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The MOT history for CA03 BVC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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