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EJ03 ESV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,379 mi
Last recorded117,379 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 ESV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 117,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,249 miles

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 30 Aug 2017 99,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Fail 30 Aug 2017 99,759 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,281 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,758 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 68,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,657 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,046 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,922 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,865 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 47,865 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,821 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 42,821 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,316 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,208 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,559 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,384 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,611 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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EJ03 ESV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ03 ESV, 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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What year was EJ03 ESV registered?

EJ03 ESV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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