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EF03 CEJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,240 mi
Last recorded172,240 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 CEJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 172,240 miles

Both front tyres bold inner edges and on legal limit

Both head lamp lenses deteriorated but has beam image

Centre Rear Lower sill very rusty/corroded

Nearside Rear Lower sill very rusty/corroded

Nearside Rear on legal limits

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pin hole in rear silencer

Pass 5 Jun 2015 158,776 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 158,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2014 146,044 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 133,160 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 123,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 109,777 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,853 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 85,237 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 85,237 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 72,860 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2008 72,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2007 59,537 miles

both front tyre edges badly worn and smooth

cut osf tyre wall

slight fluctuation/judder osr and nsr footbrakes

Pass 10 May 2006 41,851 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2006 41,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front discs worn

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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EF03 CEJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF03 CEJ, 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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EF03 CEJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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