MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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)
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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)
both rear tyres slight wear inside edge
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?
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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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