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PX03 EWL

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 EWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2022 95,426 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn through the cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear rears, Subframe mounting bolts, cups are corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 93,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer lower sills are corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills are corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded near the rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear subframe mounting cups corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 92,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded near the rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning Steering pump belt slack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear subframe mounting cups corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 90,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside suspension components slightly corroded

both outer fuel tank straps slightly corroding

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 19 Nov 2019 90,416 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside suspension components slightly corroded

both outer fuel tank straps slightly corroding

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2019 90,416 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 88,033 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

all suspension items under vehicle slightly corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2018 88,033 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

all suspension items under vehicle slightly corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,543 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,534 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 81,534 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,842 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2015 77,842 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,414 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,546 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 70,506 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,783 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r discs slightly pitted on inside

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,346 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 38,284 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,284 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,205 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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PX03 EWL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PX03 EWL, 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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PX03 EWL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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