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FJ03 XHV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,058 mi
Last recorded112,058 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XHV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 112,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 110,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill panel corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 110,251 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill panel corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 106,375 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 103,221 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 98,574 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 98,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 92,147 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,807 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 77,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,959 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 68,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,176 miles

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)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 57,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,870 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle presented for re-test with wheel/tyre with cords exposed from original test failure in the boot and the spare wheel/tyre fitted to the offside front (spare wheel/tyre full size)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 46,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,037 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,262 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,539 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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FJ03 XHV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 FJ03 XHV, 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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FJ03 XHV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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