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SJ03 NBE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,982 mi
Last recorded122,982 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 NBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 122,982 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLES COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 9 May 2019 122,964 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLES COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 8 May 2018 118,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 112,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 108,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 103,341 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,302 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 96,302 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 90,246 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 85,139 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,851 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 72,093 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 72,093 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,873 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,516 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,615 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 43,615 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,621 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 NBE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NBE, 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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What year was SJ03 NBE registered?

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

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