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MX03 JYA

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,514 mi
Last recorded136,514 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 JYA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 136,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 127,045 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 124,137 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 123,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,122 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 116,122 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 111,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 103,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,859 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 84,808 miles

front no plate slight damage

Fail 12 May 2011 84,808 miles

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

front no plate slight damage

Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,471 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 79,471 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 51,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,386 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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MX03 JYA 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 72.2%.

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 MX03 JYA, 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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What year was MX03 JYA registered?

MX03 JYA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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