MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all suspension arms front and rear corroded but not considered excessive
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all suspension arms front and rear corroded but not considered excessive
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
surface corrosion throughout all suspension components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
surface corrosion throughout all suspension components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge
o/s headlight aim not clear
oil leak rear axle
rear brake discs slightly rusty
slight weep n/s rear outer cv boot
slight weep steering rack on the o/s
small stone chip windscreen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
needs tracking
o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge
o/s headlight aim not clear
oil leak rear axle
rear brake discs slightly rusty
slight weep n/s rear outer cv boot
slight weep steering rack on the o/s
small nail n/s front tyre
small stone chip windscreen
small stone chips windscreen
oil leak rear axle
rear brake discs slightly rusty
slight engine oil leak
slight weep n/s rear cv boot
slight weep steering rack o/s
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
oil leak rear axle
rear brake discs slightly rusty
slight engine oil leak
slight weep n/s rear cv boot
slight weep steering rack o/s
small stone chips windscreen
Oil leak
oil leak rear axle
slight weep from the steering rack on the o/s
slight weep n/s rear outer cv boot
small stone chips windscreen
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rusty
oil leak rear axle
slight weep from the steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
needs tracking
o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge
oil leak rear axle
slight weep from the steering rack
front braqke pads low not below limits at time of test.
rear brake pads 3/4 worn at time of test.
slight oil leak from rear diff not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.
n/s/r tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.
rear brake pads low not below limits at time of test.
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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GM03 JWU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GM03 JWU, 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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GM03 JWU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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