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AY03 ZWP

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,741 mi
Last recorded154,741 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZWP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2022 154,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer, SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 148,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 142,941 miles

Beam images weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge, and perished tread 2154517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 142,928 miles

Emissions not tested Emission test abandoned, ALL readings seriously excessive. stopped to not poison EGA. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Beam images weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge, and perished tread 2154517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 135,852 miles

Nearside Outer Sill Corroding and Weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 127,059 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 126,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 120,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 120,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 103,375 miles

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

underside of vehicle and suspension rusty in places

Fail 22 Oct 2016 103,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

underside of vehicle and suspension rusty in places

Pass 11 Nov 2015 96,363 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 93,312 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2013 88,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,667 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,881 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,179 miles

NSF brake slightly binding.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,552 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 67,552 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,835 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 54,259 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,384 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 ZWP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 ZWP, 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 ZWP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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