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MX03 JYN

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,752 mi
Last recorded101,752 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 JYN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,752 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,877 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,617 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking on sidewall

Nearside backing plate corroded

Offside backing plates corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 87,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear cracking on sidewall

Nearside backing plate corroded

Offside backing plates corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,019 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside rear tyre inner edge wearing thin

front suspension bushes deteriorated

o/s front and o/s rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 84,019 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside rear tyre inner edge wearing thin

front suspension bushes deteriorated

o/s front and o/s rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,254 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front rubber bushes deteriorated on the suspension both sides

n/s rear wheel noisey when spun

Fail 14 Oct 2014 80,238 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front rubber bushes deteriorated on the suspension both sides

n/s rear wheel noisey when spun

Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,901 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 75,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 67,493 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake disc back plates corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 57,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake disc faces heavily corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,596 miles

rear brake disc faces heavily corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,359 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,934 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,640 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,212 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 18,719 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 JYN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MX03 JYN, 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 JYN registered?

MX03 JYN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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