MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,539 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
general front suspension corroded
all 4 tyres cracking up
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
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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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What year was SM53 JNZ registered?
SM53 JNZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 November 2003.
Is SM53 JNZ safe to buy?
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