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L200 AKB

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,037 mi
Last recorded136,037 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 AKB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 136,037 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Front Both sides headlight lens slightly faded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Both sides outer sills slightly corroded

Rear Slight corrosion to rear under vehicle and some mechanical components

Pass 28 Mar 2019 132,050 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Under vehicle slight corrosion and some mechanical components

Pass 9 Apr 2018 129,916 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides brake discs lipped..

Slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components..

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 125,900 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides brake discs lipped

slight corrosion under rear of vehicle to some mechanical componets

Pass 6 Apr 2016 121,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as-marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as-marked (2.4.G.2)

both front discs lipped

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 118,205 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 113,533 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,199 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 108,413 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 101,107 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 101,099 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 88,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 70,423 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 70,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,313 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,905 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,826 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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L200 AKB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L200 AKB, 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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L200 AKB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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