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EJ03 ETD

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,138 mi
Last recorded162,138 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 ETD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 162,138 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 155,175 miles

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 1 Sep 2014 148,824 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 148,824 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 134,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 134,618 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 121,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 121,726 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 108,356 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 108,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,996 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 89,518 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 69,634 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,127 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 ETD 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 EJ03 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

EJ03 ETD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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