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FH03 JLV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,405 mi
Last recorded127,405 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 JLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 127,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 124,975 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 123,495 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 123,495 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 122,772 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill area has corrosion but its outside prescribed area

Fail 19 Jun 2020 122,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill area has corrosion but its outside prescribed area

Pass 30 May 2019 116,679 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,565 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,437 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,703 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,859 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,517 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut to outter wall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,357 miles

Please be advised that there is a cut/chunk on o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,932 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 69,958 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,457 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,331 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,577 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,188 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 JLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FH03 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

FH03 JLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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