MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
handbrake noisy
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
handbrake noisy
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ03 SDB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 SDB, 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 SDB registered?
SJ03 SDB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2003.
Is SJ03 SDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ03 SDB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SJ03 SDB have outstanding finance?
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