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NJ03 KBN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,256 mi
Last recorded120,256 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 KBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 120,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 90,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 107,239 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 107,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 2154517 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in outer sidewall, no cords exposed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 102,241 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,549 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides weeping (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,842 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 86,840 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,466 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,566 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,180 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 70,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,205 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 66,203 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,197 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 60,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,292 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,079 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 KBN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ03 KBN, 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 NJ03 KBN registered?

NJ03 KBN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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