MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
(1.0)The reverse lamps do not illuminate when required
(1.8B.4)The nearside front dipped beam image is poor and requires attention
(1.8B.4)The offside front dipped beam image is poor and requires attention
(2.4G.1)The rear anti-roll bar is corroded
(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension arm (tie bar) bush is deteriorating/split but not result in excessive free movement at the time of the inspection
(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension arm (tie bar) bush is deteriorating/split but not result in excessive free movement at the time of the inspection
(2.6.2)The nearside rear wheel bearings are slightly incorrectly adjusted/worn
(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal pad is worn smooth
(3.5.1g)The nearside rear brake disc is corroding
(3.5.1g)The offside rear brake disc is corroding
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread
(6.7.3)The speedometer back light illumination is inoperative is some areas and requires service
(8.4.2)The bonnet release lever cable is detached from the handle and requires a repair service
NOTES TAKEN AT THE TIME OF RETEST
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
(1.0)The reverse lamps do not illuminate when required
(1.8B.4)The nearside front dipped beam image is poor and requires attention
(1.8B.4)The offside front dipped beam image is poor and requires attention
(2.4G.1)The rear anti-roll bar is corroded
(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension arm (tie bar) bush is deteriorating/split but not result in excessive free movement at the time of the inspection
(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension arm (tie bar) bush is deteriorating/split but not result in excessive free movement at the time of the inspection
(2.6.2)The nearside rear wheel bearings are slightly incorrectly adjusted/worn
(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal pad is worn smooth
(3.5.1g)The nearside rear brake disc is corroding
(3.5.1g)The offside rear brake disc is corroding
(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.84mm
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread
(6.7.3)The speedometer back light illumination is inoperative is some areas and requires service
(8.4.2)The bonnet release lever cable is detached from the handle and requires a repair service
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
front tyres wearing on edges
OIL LEAK ON ENGINE...RAD LEAKING...CORROSION TO EXHAUST
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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PG53 SSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 PG53 SSJ, 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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PG53 SSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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