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RA03 LBE

2003 Lexus IS200 S

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,593 mi
Last recorded108,593 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 S72,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 LBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 108,593 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 Jul 2015 108,540 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 103,076 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,680 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,777 miles

unable to check rer pads

Pass 21 Jun 2011 86,081 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 78,345 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 78,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 65,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,945 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,209 miles

rear numberplate lamiate parting

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?

Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
7,391
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
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RA03 LBE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 S in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 72,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA03 LBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA03 LBE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is RA03 LBE safe to buy?

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