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SJ03 NBY

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,599 mi
Last recorded127,599 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 NBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 127,599 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 127,599 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 114,401 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

chasis corroded/oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 104,605 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,237 miles

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)

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

hand brake adjustmenty required

Fail 16 Jan 2015 95,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

hand brake adjustmenty required

Pass 24 Jan 2014 85,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,396 miles

both front tyres on the wear limit

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,662 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 66,662 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,475 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 55,531 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,332 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 27,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 19,696 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges

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 NBY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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