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Front Emissions unable to be completed coolant started to leak on higher revs (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer starting to corode
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer starting to corode
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and the sidewall is damaged nearly down to cords
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B3 JOY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 B3 JOY, 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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B3 JOY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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