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AY03 OSJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Lpg 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

181,100 mi
Last recorded181,100 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 181,100 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 181,100 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all 4 front and rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 181,100 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all 4 front and rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 175,191 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 174,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 168,762 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 159,054 miles

Boot is full

Fail 24 May 2019 159,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting AS marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Boot is full

Pass 26 May 2018 152,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 145,739 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 140,925 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 140,925 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 131,519 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 131,466 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 117,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 103,273 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,743 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 101,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 88,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 9 May 2012 88,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 May 2012 88,464 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,417 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 56,301 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,617 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 44,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,931 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,624 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,185 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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AY03 OSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 AY03 OSJ, 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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AY03 OSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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