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JM03 KJM

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,744 mi
Last recorded106,744 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM03 KJM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear seatbelts not checked due to child seats fitted

front to rear brake & fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,088 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 90,810 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 84,690 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,810 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm of tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2009 75,763 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,851 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 55,502 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 55,502 miles

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

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2006 54,325 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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JM03 KJM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 JM03 KJM, 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 JM03 KJM registered?

JM03 KJM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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