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S200 MSN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,941 mi
Last recorded159,941 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 MSN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 159,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 159,940 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 145,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 129,516 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 129,516 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,100 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 115,100 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,695 miles

OSR brake antirattle spring insecure

OSR tyre worn to wear marks

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 98,694 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OSR brake antirattle spring insecure

OSR tyre worn to wear marks

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,617 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 86,616 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,919 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,265 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 64,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,251 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,918 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,824 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,461 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,602 miles

rear tyres on limit 1.6 mm of tread

Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,435 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and void of tread

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to 1.6 tread depth markers

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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S200 MSN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S200 MSN, 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 S200 MSN registered?

S200 MSN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is S200 MSN safe to buy?

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