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CF03 JVL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,531 mi
Last recorded150,531 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 JVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 150,531 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 150,527 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2020 13,914 miles

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2020 139,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and traction control light on (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot has excessive corrosion with in 30 cm of a subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

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

under body side has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2018 130,894 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 130,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 115,692 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 104,936 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 104,913 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2015 94,535 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,477 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,220 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,025 miles

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)

slight uneven wear to nearside rear tyre;

Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,550 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs showing signs of deterioration;;

offside front tyre starting to wear inside edge;;

Fail 4 Jul 2011 77,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear brake discs showing signs of deterioration;;

offside front tyre starting to wear inside edge;;

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,518 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,909 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 62,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 47,163 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,536 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

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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CF03 JVL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CF03 JVL, 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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CF03 JVL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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