MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion underside
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
various patches of corrosion ok at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting bolt plate washer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting bolt plate washer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s front brake back plate corroded
slight movement o/s front steering rack bush
Offside Front brake dust shield missing
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s+o/s suspension components and associated mtg areas have corrosion
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s+o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch area in front of rear wheel area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake dust shield missing
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s+o/s suspension components and associated mtg areas have corrosion
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s brake mtg plates corroded (3.1.9)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear axle corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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FH03 JKV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FH03 JKV, 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 FH03 JKV registered?
FH03 JKV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 June 2003.
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