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L200 ROU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,561 mi
Last recorded143,561 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 ROU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 143,561 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 129,695 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout also n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 121,691 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout also n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 124,007 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 124,007 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 115,667 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 115,667 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,691 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 109,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 114,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2014 97,297 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,292 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,896 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 72,541 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 72,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,010 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 58,978 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 58,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,389 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,187 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 ROU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L200 ROU, 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 ROU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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