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Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear rear valants corroded around both bumper mounts
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear valants corroded around bumper mounts
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear valants corroded around bumper mounts
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing front to mid join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing /feathering on inner /nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear valants corroded near bumper mountings
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing front to mid join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing /feathering on inner /nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear valants corroded near bumper mountings
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres are perished
exhaust corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
both front side lights dull
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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AY03 ZVZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol 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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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