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SL03 BXJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,333 mi
Last recorded146,333 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 BXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 146,333 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 146,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 143,839 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 143,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 134,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 126,290 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 126,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear discs inner surfaces heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 121,961 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 121,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 116,504 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 105,694 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 91,093 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nsf wiper torn but clearing screen

Fail 29 Apr 2010 91,093 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nsf wiper torn but clearing screen

Pass 1 May 2009 75,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,375 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 63,374 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,271 miles

o/s/front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,009 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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SL03 BXJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL03 BXJ, 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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SL03 BXJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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