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SM53 JNU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,265 mi
Last recorded129,265 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 129,265 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 129,121 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 123,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 114,849 miles

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 114,845 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 113,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 113,883 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 113,301 miles

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.

Fail 26 Oct 2019 113,290 miles

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.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 112,052 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 111,416 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 111,105 miles

Rear anti roll bar corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2016 111,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 107,431 miles

Nearside Front mirror deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 107,431 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 103,246 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 103,243 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 99,527 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 99,527 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 94,407 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 86,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,926 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,936 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,103 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 72,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,183 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 60,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 43,190 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 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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