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SA03 GJH

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 GJH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,277 miles

plastic covers fitted on underside

Fail 25 Aug 2017 98,277 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

plastic covers fitted on underside

Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,451 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 85,451 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,429 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 75,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 67,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,318 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,207 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,151 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 66,151 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 56,054 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,682 miles

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

o/s/f ball joint gaitor leaking grease.

Pass 15 Aug 2009 44,058 miles

Advise misting around servo / reservoir

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre cut on s/wall.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 44,042 miles

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

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

Advise misting around servo / reservoir

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre cut on s/wall.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,665 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 32,665 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 22,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsf washer jet provides minimal fluid

when steering rocked on ramp. accelerator cable housing clicking

Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,753 miles

nsf washer jet provides minimal fluid

when steering rocked on ramp. accelerator cable housing clicking

Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,781 miles

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

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

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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SA03 GJH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA03 GJH, 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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SA03 GJH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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