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SJ03 MZX

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,374 mi
Last recorded142,374 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 MZX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 142,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear cant see brake pads

Under-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2016 133,351 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

couldn't test rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 125,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 121,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet prop insercure

exhuast heat sheild loose

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear subframe rusty

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

unable to visually check rear brake pads

Fail 3 May 2014 121,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet prop insercure

exhuast heat sheild loose

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear subframe rusty

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

unable to visually check rear brake pads

Pass 9 Apr 2013 114,331 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 108,048 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 100,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front wheels binding slightly

minor leak from water pump area

Fail 3 May 2011 100,736 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both front wheels binding slightly

minor leak from water pump area

Pass 3 Apr 2010 89,203 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 79,520 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,531 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 61,995 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,391 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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SJ03 MZX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJ03 MZX, 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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SJ03 MZX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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