MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Moderate oil leak from power steering pipe in front of radiator - advise replacement soon
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch lip corroded but no sharp edges at present
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front tie bar arms corroded.
Both front tyres perished.
Both rear suspension arms corroded.
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner arch area corroded.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front tie bar arms corroded.
Both front tyres perished.
Both rear suspension arms corroded.
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner arch area corroded.
Rear anti roll bar corroded
engine cover fitted
under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear anti roll bar corroded
engine cover fitted
under tray fitted
Nearside Front mirror deteriorated
Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front mirror deteriorated
Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Various rear suspension components corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear pads look low, wheel removal needed
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Various rear suspension components corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
undertray damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
undertray damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside mirror damaged but not effecting rear view
nearside rear tyre perishing in tread
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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SM53 JNU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 JNU, 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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SM53 JNU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 November 2003.
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