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RV03 LSJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,511 mi
Last recorded143,511 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 LSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 143,511 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside mounting (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 23 Feb 2018 143,511 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside mounting (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Feb 2017 132,655 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure front bumper damaged ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 28 Feb 2017 132,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bumper insecure front bumper damaged ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake fluid level low

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,810 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 122,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension component (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 113,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2014 104,682 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 82,904 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,417 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,333 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,754 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,278 miles

Slight coolant leak from by-pass tube and water pump.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,526 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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RV03 LSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV03 LSJ, 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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RV03 LSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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