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N3 DRV

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,320 mi
Last recorded117,320 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 DRV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 117,320 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside front side light dim

nearside front upper ball joint dust cover split

offside front lower ball joint dust cover perished

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 117,320 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside front side light dim

nearside front upper ball joint dust cover split

offside front lower ball joint dust cover perished

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 112,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting on inner sills and rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 112,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure top bracket snapped (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe rotten/leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting on inner sills and rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting around subframe mountings (2.4.A.3)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,700 miles

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

Front tyres worn close to legal limit and heavily perished.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Trailer socket cracked

corrosion to vehicle under-body and suspension components,

Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2014 96,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,363 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2012 82,231 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 82,202 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 70,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,629 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,365 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 48,316 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,169 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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N3 DRV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N3 DRV, 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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N3 DRV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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