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MX03 JYF

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,870 mi
Last recorded137,870 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 137,870 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 134,974 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 134,974 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 128,241 miles

Both front headlight aims poor

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 119,523 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,641 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 91,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,787 miles

advise o/s rear lamp unit broken but repaired

advise surface corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

Fail 11 Jul 2011 73,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

advise o/s rear lamp unit broken but repaired

advise surface corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,278 miles

advise o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak.

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,265 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 43,265 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,170 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 32,170 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,625 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 JYF 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 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

MX03 JYF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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