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LJ03 RWZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

169,549 mi
Last recorded169,549 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 RWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 169,549 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 169,149 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 152,547 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 152,174 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 137,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 29 Dec 2020 135,662 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side light dim

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 135,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side light dim

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 126,228 miles

Nearside Front ball joint slight play

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Outer sills corroding and has been welded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bush's perished

front number plate damaged

rear diff leaking

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2018 118,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2018 118,547 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2017 107,358 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low on limit

both rear outer sills corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2017 107,358 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on limit

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,628 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 99,628 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,719 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tested in a wet condition

Fail 26 Jan 2016 97,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,672 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,969 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges recomend tracking checked

Both rear discs badly rusted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear diff cover gasket leaking

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 72,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,982 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,649 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,556 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,439 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,132 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2007 45,517 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 35,844 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge advise specialist check

Fail 4 Mar 2006 35,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge advise specialist check

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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LJ03 RWZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 LJ03 RWZ, 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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LJ03 RWZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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