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N14 WAR

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,777 mi
Last recorded133,777 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 WAR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 133,777 miles

Engine covers and tray obscuring testable items from view of test.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower suspension cranked arm inner bushes slightly soft.

nearside inner and outer sill slightly corroded near the jacking points

nearside rear inner wing / wheel arch slightly corroded

offside inner and outer sill slightly corroded at the jacking points.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 133,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers and tray obscuring testable items from view of test.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside inner and outer sill slightly corroded near the jacking points

nearside rear inner wing / wheel arch slightly corroded

offside inner and outer sill slightly corroded at the jacking points.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 128,299 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 124,452 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 114,721 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 96,491 miles

rear of car has had body repairs

Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,425 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 80,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,173 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 63,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,397 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 46,397 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,711 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2006

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 28,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2005 13,940 miles

vehicle been in accident(rear)

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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N14 WAR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N14 WAR, 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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N14 WAR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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