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SJ03 NBA

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,975 mi
Last recorded96,975 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 96,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,568 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 90,558 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,860 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 87,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,823 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,317 miles

o/s front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,317 miles

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

o/s front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,915 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 72,915 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,022 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 69,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,546 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,182 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,484 miles

Heavy corrosion on o/s/r inner brake disc surface

Fail 22 Sep 2009 54,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Heavy corrosion on o/s/r inner brake disc surface

Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,228 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,527 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,366 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear shockers have slight sweat

Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,940 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

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 NBA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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