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FH03 JZL

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,967 mi
Last recorded94,967 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,594 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 89,591 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,116 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 62,550 miles

full under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2012 62,550 miles

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

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

full under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,291 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,853 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,803 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,273 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,468 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 JZL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

FH03 JZL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is FH03 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 JZL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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