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GM03 JRX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,604 mi
Last recorded87,604 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 JRX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 87,604 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

eml lamp on

Fail 2 Apr 2026 87,604 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

eml lamp on

Pass 4 Apr 2025 84,399 miles

Engine management light on pre June 2003 requirements

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and close to needing replacing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arms have slight play in the bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front NSF bumper damaged and repaired

Nearside Rear NSR door trim hanging off, stuck on to prevent grazing

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSR outer CV boot leaking grease from clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has a leak at out put shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 84,399 miles

Engine management light on pre June 2003 requirements

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and close to needing replacing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arms have slight play in the bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front NSF bumper damaged and repaired

Nearside Rear NSR door trim hanging off, stuck on to prevent grazing

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSR outer CV boot leaking grease from clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has a leak at out put shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Rear fog light inop (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 80,316 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 67,192 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,660 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 54,681 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 50,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some cuts on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner and outer tread

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner tread and cracking on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has some small cuts on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge and cracking around outer side wall

Fail 10 Jan 2017 48,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has some small cuts on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge and cracking around outer side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,214 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some small cuts on side wall

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,907 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 46,907 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,635 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 43,940 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,940 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,607 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 41,606 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,689 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,962 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,313 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,375 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,940 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,692 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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GM03 JRX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GM03 JRX, 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 GM03 JRX registered?

GM03 JRX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is GM03 JRX safe to buy?

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