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AU03 TZN

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,417 mi
Last recorded130,417 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TZN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 130,417 miles

EML lamp on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45 x 17 91 w ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 130,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

EML lamp on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45 x 17 91 w ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 118,360 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 118,360 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,918 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,188 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 95,188 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,447 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,829 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,429 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,953 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 51,362 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,859 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall is split/cut

Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,240 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,577 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,484 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,008 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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AU03 TZN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU03 TZN, 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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AU03 TZN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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