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SJ03 SPK

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,645 mi
Last recorded82,645 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 82,645 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

minor corrosion on all underside components and chassis

Fail 27 Jun 2017 82,567 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on all underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,737 miles

minor corrosion on all underside components and chassis

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 78,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

minor corrosion on all underside components and chassis

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 70,918 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 70,918 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,227 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,796 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 66,796 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,546 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2012 60,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,875 miles

engine light on

n/s front fog lamp inop

n/s rear tyre close to limit and badly worn inside edge

o/s and n/s front tyres worn inside edges

o/s front wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 12 Aug 2011 54,874 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

engine light on

n/s front fog lamp inop

n/s rear tyre close to limit and badly worn inside edge

o/s and n/s front tyres worn inside edges

o/s front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 1 Aug 2010 50,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,095 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,662 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,329 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 36,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,027 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 SPK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SPK, 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 SPK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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