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SM53 JNK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 JNK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 95,426 miles

corrosion & repairs on rear sills & inner wheel arches

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 21 Nov 2019 95,373 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 20 Nov 2018 91,492 miles

covers masking components

exhaust corroded & leaking

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 19 Nov 2018 91,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

covers masking components

exhaust corroded & leaking

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,197 miles

exhaust corroded and slight leak

general corrosion on and around rear suspension

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,177 miles

corrosion on outer sills

corrosion on rear discs

corrosion on rear suspension

corrosion on rear suspension

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 22 Nov 2016 77,177 miles

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

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

corrosion on outer sills

corrosion on rear discs

corrosion on rear suspension

corrosion on rear suspension

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,479 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,133 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,110 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,959 miles

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

headlamp levelling warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,236 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,863 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,951 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 34,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,826 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 28,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 23,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,318 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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SM53 JNK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM53 JNK, 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 SM53 JNK registered?

SM53 JNK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is SM53 JNK safe to buy?

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