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RE03 LZR

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

181,102 mi
Last recorded181,102 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 LZR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 181,102 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 180,000 miles

under body under sealed

Fail 15 Jun 2023 180,000 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under body under sealed

Pass 25 May 2022 166,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 166,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 156,326 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 154,980 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 154,979 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 154,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 152,139 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 152,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 145,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 136,870 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 135,266 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 135,266 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 135,247 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge, and inner sidewalls perished

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 122,688 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 122,670 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2013 110,237 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 93,272 miles

All tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 76,569 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 76,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,894 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,739 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 47,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,520 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 35,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,426 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 35,392 miles

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

front brake pads check 6000 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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RE03 LZR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 RE03 LZR, 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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RE03 LZR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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