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NJ03 EWR

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,366 mi
Last recorded117,366 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 EWR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 117,366 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 114,094 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,040 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 110,439 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,056 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,939 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 108,329 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 107,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre has 2 small cuts outer sidewall and inner sidewall not deep enough to show cords

rear brake discs pitted and worn inside faces,not effecting brake performance

Fail 30 Jul 2013 107,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre has 2 small cuts outer sidewall and inner sidewall not deep enough to show cords

rear brake discs pitted and worn inside faces,not effecting brake performance

Pass 29 Jul 2013 107,830 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around nearside front suspension

offside front tyre inner sidewall cut but no cords showing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 104,369 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 104,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 93,024 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 88,181 miles

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Fail 1 Dec 2010 88,181 miles

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

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 84,433 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 77,554 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 68,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,557 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 63,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,140 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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NJ03 EWR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ03 EWR, 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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NJ03 EWR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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