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SM53 JNZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,539 mi
Last recorded86,539 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 86,539 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 86,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding (wheel bearing not checked fully)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 79,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding (wheel bearing not checked fully)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,945 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 60,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,643 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 57,643 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,762 miles

general front suspension corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 54,723 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,024 miles

all 4 tyres cracking up

Pass 12 May 2010 48,400 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 43,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,124 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,742 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 27,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,382 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 JNZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JNZ, 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 JNZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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