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FH03 JKV

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,945 mi
Last recorded147,945 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 JKV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 147,945 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 145,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underside

Pass 14 Sep 2022 143,314 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

various patches of corrosion ok at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2021 140,202 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 135,655 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 135,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 131,604 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 131,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 127,532 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 123,164 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 123,164 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 118,602 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 118,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 112,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 107,141 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,462 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 97,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 91,650 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 91,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2009 83,906 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,154 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 50,360 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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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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