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NY03 PNE

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,300 mi
Last recorded127,300 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 PNE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 127,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing SLIGHTLY rough when rotated

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE WIPER SPLIT SLIGHTLY

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

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

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

both front tyres splitting on inner side walls, can not see cords but cuts are deep advise replace tyres

Fail 28 Feb 2018 126,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing SLIGHTLY rough when rotated

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE WIPER SPLIT SLIGHTLY

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 120,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 11,556 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 115,183 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing all four wheels have one missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 110,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 110,308 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 101,275 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,275 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,879 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,168 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,031 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 55,031 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,017 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,011 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 35,011 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,750 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 26,724 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)

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

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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NY03 PNE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NY03 PNE, 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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NY03 PNE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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