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LC03 XKA

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,123 mi
Last recorded100,123 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 XKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,123 miles

Boot lid stays weak

Both front lower suspension arm -rear bushes perishing

Both outer sills corroding at rear-- N/S sill damaged

N/S/F brake fluctuating on application

N/S/F tyre wearing close to wear indicators

O/S/F side lamp dim

O/S/F wheel distorted

Oil leaks

Rear anti-roll bar corroding

Rear exhaust section corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sign of corrosion rear sub-frame mounts

Sign of corrosion sill lips

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,744 miles

Boot Lid --Stay weak

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Deteriorating

N/S Sill Damaged--- Sign Of Corrosion O/S/R Sill

Nail In O/S R Tyre

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Front O/S Track-Rod End Gaitor Weeping Grease

Play In N/S/R Lower Hub Bush

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sign Of Corrosion By Rear Sub-frame Mounts

Fail 5 Oct 2015 94,730 miles

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

Boot Lid --Stay weak

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Deteriorating

N/S Sill Damaged--- Sign Of Corrosion O/S/R Sill

Nail In O/S R Tyre

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Front O/S Track-Rod End Gaitor Weeping Grease

Play In N/S/R Lower Hub Bush

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sign Of Corrosion By Rear Sub-frame Mounts

Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,010 miles

Both Rear Tyres Close To Legal Limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Track-Rod End Weeping Grease

O/S/F Wheel Rim Distorted

Play In Both Rear Hub Bearing / Bushes

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Number Plate Discoloured

Sign Of Corrosion Around Rear Subframe Mounts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 89,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S/F Wheel Rim Distorted

Both Rear Tyres Close To Legal Limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Track-Rod End Weeping Grease

Play In Both Rear Hub Bearing / Bushes

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Number Plate Discoloured

Sign Of Corrosion Around Rear Subframe Mounts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,944 miles

Both Front & O/S/R Wheel Rims Distorted

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Discs Worn --Pads Seem Very Low

Oil Leaks

Power Steering Pump Damp

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Rear Exhaust Section Corroding

Rear Number Plate Discoloured

Sign Of Corrosion Around Rear Subframe -Forward Mounts

Slight Corrosion Rear Sill / Floor Lips

Slight Damage N/S/F Sill

Travel Handbrake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 81,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both Front & O/S/R Wheel Rims Distorted

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Discs Worn --Pads Seem Very Low

Oil Leaks

Power Steering Pump Damp

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Rear Exhaust Section Corroding

Rear Number Plate Discoloured

Side Wall Damage --N/S/F Tyre

Sign Of Corrosion Around Rear Subframe -Forward Mounts

Slight Corrosion Rear Sill / Floor Lips

Slight Damage N/S/F Sill

Travel Handbrake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

slight play n/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush

Fail 26 Sep 2012 75,282 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre just legal

sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

slight play n/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,871 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

front brake discs worn

play in both rear hub lower bushes

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

slight sidewall damage both front tyres

Fail 28 Sep 2011 68,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

front brake discs worn

play in both rear hub lower bushes

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

slight sidewall damage both front tyres

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,012 miles

engine under tray fitted limited veiw.

front brake discs worn & pads low.

n/s & o/s floors covered with plastic under trays.

n/s & o/s/front wheels distorted.

n/s wiper smearing recomend attenion.

rear number plate deteriorateing.

slight lift o/s/front lower ball joint.

Pass 19 May 2009 52,430 miles

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

both rear tyres just legal (on 1.6mm limit)

slight play both rear lower hub bushes

Pass 7 May 2008 43,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full engine under tray and full under body covers fitted,limited view of components

Pass 2 May 2007 35,653 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.474731127112 Dated 01/05/2007

Fail 1 May 2007 35,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre wall slight damage

signs of fluid on power steering pump

steering rack mounting bushes soft

Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,341 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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LC03 XKA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LC03 XKA, 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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LC03 XKA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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