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AU53 JDF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,227 mi
Last recorded140,227 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 JDF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 140,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front suspension joint noisey

Fail 28 Apr 2016 140,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering locking device missing offside track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

nearside front suspension joint noisey

Pass 23 Apr 2015 120,420 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 120,420 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front tyres excessive wear on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 110,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 107,109 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,603 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 106,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,775 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 88,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres at 1.6mm

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,553 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,132 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,211 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,528 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,215 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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AU53 JDF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU53 JDF, 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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AU53 JDF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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