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NJ03 KBZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

230,960 mi
Last recorded230,960 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 230,960 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 223,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 May 2018 223,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2017 216,108 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2017 216,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 207,236 miles

Exhusat corrded

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

child seat fitted not allowing test of adult seat belts

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 207,236 miles

Exhusat corrded

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

child seat fitted not allowing test of adult seat belts

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 197,050 miles

engine management light on

front pipe heat shield loose

oil light comes on and off

oil marks on engine ?

rust under vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2014 188,050 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 188,050 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 177,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 166,377 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 155,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 143,906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 133,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 124,691 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 115,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 100,525 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 KBZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KBZ, 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 KBZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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