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EJ03 EUZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,655 mi
Last recorded147,655 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 147,655 miles

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

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

some pitting to both rear brake discs

Fail 11 Apr 2019 147,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

some pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2018 142,965 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2017 137,872 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 137,872 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 127,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,913 miles

damage to windscreen in zone b

rear brake discs pitted

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2015 115,849 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

damage to windscreen in zone b

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 104,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 May 2013 95,361 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 90,855 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 82,153 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,736 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 73,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,977 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 61,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,398 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 37,199 miles

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

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

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 EUZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EUZ, 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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EJ03 EUZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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