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SJ03 MZZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,642 mi
Last recorded108,642 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 MZZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 108,642 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit 215/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine malfunction lamp on

Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 91,831 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 86,730 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre cracked around tread

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 86,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre cracked around tread

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,809 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,495 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,358 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,199 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,030 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 50,030 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,459 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 40,444 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,834 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 29,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,600 miles

both rear tyres slight wear inside edge

Fail 16 Mar 2006 19,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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SJ03 MZZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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