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RJ03 SZL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,225 mi
Last recorded178,225 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 SZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 178,225 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 172,410 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 165,633 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 159,107 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 149,680 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 149,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 143,020 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 137,495 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 137,495 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 128,024 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 127,858 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 116,048 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 105,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,063 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,212 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,621 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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RJ03 SZL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ03 SZL, 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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RJ03 SZL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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