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PX03 LGY

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,546 mi
Last recorded146,546 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 146,546 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 144,252 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 140,978 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 140,929 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 137,285 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 133,155 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 133,063 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,798 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 122,955 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,698 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 110,764 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 110,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 102,870 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 97,311 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,670 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 88,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 79,817 miles

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,217 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,026 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 52,269 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 52,269 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,564 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 50,461 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear number plate has a distorted letter due to water ingress

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 LGY 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 73.9%.

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 LGY, 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 LGY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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