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GM03 JWU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,746 mi
Last recorded110,746 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 110,746 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 110,746 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 108,703 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 108,703 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 106,198 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 106,198 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,364 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 100,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,092 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 95,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

oil leak rear axle

slight weep from the steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2014 86,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,379 miles

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.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,220 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,277 miles

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.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,919 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,467 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,940 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 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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