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GM03 NKX

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,568 mi
Last recorded144,568 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 NKX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 144,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 135,459 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 135,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 128,974 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 123,631 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 116,106 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 109,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,628 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 105,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

NSF tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 13 May 2016 99,285 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 95,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

suspect rear brake pads wearing low?

Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 May 2013 80,233 miles

all suspension bushes worn

exhaust system slightly corroded

front lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated

front wheels bent on inside

nearside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

slight play in steering shaft

Pass 12 May 2012 70,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads starting to get low

slight corrosion underside of car in places

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 May 2011 63,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 55,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 39,952 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 35,267 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,180 miles

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

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)

front brake pads are wearing thin

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 NKX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NKX, 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 NKX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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