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FH03 JMV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,921 mi
Last recorded124,921 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 124,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,100 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 117,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 110,699 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,699 miles

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 101,626 miles

see advisory sheet229593952457

Fail 1 Jun 2012 101,626 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn/ridged/pitted

slight damage to sills

Pass 26 May 2011 94,408 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 94,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 87,832 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 81,837 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 81,837 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 74,817 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 55,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,858 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 JMV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JMV, 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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FH03 JMV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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