CarVerify

Free Car Check

J33 ONG

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,062 mi
Last recorded89,062 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 ONG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,062 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 89,062 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,536 miles

Rear Corroded on inner edge.

Front Corroded on inside edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,999 miles

Various surface corrosion to chassis suspension and brake components

Fail 7 Jan 2016 55,999 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Various surface corrosion to chassis suspension and brake components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 52,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,765 miles

Battery not fully secure

Exhaust slightly noisier than standard

nearside front position lamp goes out intermittently.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 45,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery not fully secure

Exhaust slightly noisier than standard

nearside front position lamp goes out intermittently.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 45,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery not fully secure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,244 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,975 miles

front tyre inner sidwalls cut

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 6 Sep 2010 35,975 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyre inner sidwalls cut

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,610 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 32,610 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 27,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 25,171 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 25,164 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,463 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J33 ONG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J33 ONG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J33 ONG?

You can check the full history of J33 ONG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J33 ONG registered?

J33 ONG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is J33 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 ONG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J33 ONG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J33 ONG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.