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S200 TJL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,201 mi
Last recorded108,201 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 108,201 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 104,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 101,253 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 101,251 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,340 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 97,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,930 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 90,790 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,406 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,384 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,263 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,546 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,062 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,874 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,659 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,477 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,108 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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S200 TJL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S200 TJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S200 TJL?

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What year was S200 TJL registered?

S200 TJL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is S200 TJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S200 TJL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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