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PX03 EZM

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,873 mi
Last recorded115,873 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 EZM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 115,873 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 115,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 112,698 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 112,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 110,588 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,978 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 108,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 104,731 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 104,731 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a worn inner edge.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 102,166 miles

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

Offside Front tire worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tire cut on side wall

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,146 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 front and back (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Front both side fog light not working

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame and mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 98,146 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 front and back (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

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

Front both side fog light not working

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame and mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 94,829 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 94,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 90,736 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2013 85,915 miles

Offside Front 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)

n/s/f brake drag

Pass 15 Jan 2013 85,915 miles

n/s/f brake drag

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,825 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 81,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front spotlights not working

Pass 4 Jan 2011 76,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 71,216 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 70,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 62,771 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 59,707 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,611 miles

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

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

nsf fog light inop

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,986 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 EZM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EZM, 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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What year was PX03 EZM registered?

PX03 EZM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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