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EX03 FTJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,510 mi
Last recorded118,510 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 FTJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 118,510 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,738 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 114,101 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 114,101 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 109,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 109,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,993 miles

front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2018 103,993 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,236 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 94,360 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2015 89,079 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 84,004 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,787 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,191 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 73,191 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 May 2010 70,673 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 70,673 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,465 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 67,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,539 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 41,019 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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EX03 FTJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EX03 FTJ, 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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EX03 FTJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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