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PJ03 PPP

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,262 mi
Last recorded95,262 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 PPP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 95,262 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,178 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 90,147 miles

nearside tyre perishing

slight misting offside front shocker

Pass 12 Dec 2018 87,774 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

slight misting both front shockers

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,095 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 83,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight binding front brakes

Pass 6 Dec 2016 78,593 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 75,182 miles

both front tyres perishing

front pads low

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2014 72,444 miles

front pads wearing low

Fail 20 Dec 2014 72,444 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front pads wearing low

Pass 21 Dec 2013 70,717 miles

front pads low

rear pads low close to limit

Pass 15 Dec 2012 68,082 miles

both front discs liped

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2011 63,864 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 59,063 miles

front discs lipped

rear pads poss low but cant see

tested in wet

Pass 12 Dec 2009 55,852 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jan 2009 49,602 miles

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

front wipers worn

Fail 2 Jan 2009 49,602 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wipers worn

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,462 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 29,457 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,908 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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PJ03 PPP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ03 PPP, 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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PJ03 PPP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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