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SR03 NEF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,625 mi
Last recorded132,625 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 NEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 132,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And O/S/F also. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear And O/S/R wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R also, to their exposed steel surfaces. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer And O/S/R outer body sills corroded, to previous painted/repaired with body filler to seat belt prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And O/S/R , inc 2 x front lower bush carrier mountings prescribed areas, to their exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall has kerbing damage.

Pass 14 Jun 2023 128,859 miles

Nearside Front And N/S/R tyres showing kerbing damage, to outer sidewall.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And O/S/F upper also. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R also, to their exposed steel surfaces. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer And O/S/R outer body sills have been repaired and painted, with body filler, at seatbelt prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly/unevenly, on inner edge, devoid of tread, and very close to exposing ply/cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc 2 x front lower bush carrier mountings, also to exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 124,797 miles

Nearside Front And N/S/R tyre outer sidewalls have kerbing damage, to them.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R also, due to previous serious dirt contamination around pipework. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, devoid of tread, and close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And BOTH front lower bush carrier mountings, also to exposed steel surfaces,. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 119,397 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 115,339 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 115,325 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 110,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both front tyres inner edges beginning to wear uneven

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres in poor condition inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 103,477 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 103,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight damage

Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,461 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,673 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,139 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 74,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,398 miles

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

both o/s tyres badly worn on inside

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,365 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 50,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake discs getting worn/

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,663 miles

front brake discs getting worn/

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,543 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,945 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,564 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,611 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,103 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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SR03 NEF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SR03 NEF, 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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SR03 NEF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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