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EY03 NMK

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 NMK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 127,114 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil dampness gearbox area

Rear Chassis and suspension rusty

Fail 24 May 2019 127,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil dampness gearbox area

Rear Chassis and suspension rusty

Pass 15 May 2018 115,865 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 15 May 2018 115,865 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 19 May 2017 100,404 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 100,404 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 107,750 miles

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

nsf and osf tyre treads wearing around edges

under cover fitted

Fail 19 May 2016 107,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nsf and osf tyre treads wearing around edges

under cover fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,628 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 73,628 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 64,992 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 57,958 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 52,383 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,756 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,834 miles

all four tyres inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2009 35,769 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,269 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,058 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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EY03 NMK 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 EY03 NMK, 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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EY03 NMK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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