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SJ03 NBG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,032 mi
Last recorded137,032 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 137,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 130,463 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 122,943 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 101,562 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 101,562 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 101,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,169 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 79,676 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 79,676 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,569 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 68,569 miles

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,540 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,396 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,486 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,623 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 31,620 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both wipers smearing slightly.

large lip on front brake discs.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,912 miles

front brake pads approx.2,000 miles left

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 NBG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NBG, 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 NBG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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