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N17 MJT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,468 mi
Last recorded99,468 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 MJT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 99,468 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 99,468 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 82,128 miles

n/s front tyer worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2008 82,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s front tyer worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2007 69,615 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 69,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 65,582 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 65,582 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 62,611 miles

front brakes show 20 % out of balance readings †

headlamp application shows intermittant fault just satisfactory for test

lower effort to o/s rear service brake

o/s rear tyre shows heavy wear to inner edge

strong advise rear brake discs show heavy discolouration to inner surfaces just satisfactory for test

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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N17 MJT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N17 MJT, 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 N17 MJT registered?

N17 MJT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is N17 MJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 MJT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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