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L70 JGS

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,624 mi
Last recorded70,624 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 JGS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 70,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 68,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 65,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 63,847 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 61,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 56,920 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,433 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 49,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 46,562 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,930 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,471 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,471 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,228 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,049 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,976 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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,764 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,485 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,478 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,797 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,060 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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L70 JGS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L70 JGS, 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

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What year was L70 JGS registered?

L70 JGS is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is L70 JGS safe to buy?

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