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SV03 XNF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,620 mi
Last recorded109,620 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 XNF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 109,620 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust conditin may be affecting reading (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded/blown at rear box (7.1.2)

Rear brake back plates corroded

undertrays fitted preventing some access to components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,729 miles

undertrays fitted preventing some components being checked.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 106,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle against lower suspension arm in full lock (2.2.D.2a)

undertrays fitted preventing some components being checked.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,812 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing smooth at inside shoulders

both rear tyres have cuts at sidewalls thou none reaching cords at time of test, tyre pressures also low

exhaust system in poor condition, also has slight leak

rear outer sills have repaired, although difficult to fully examine repair due to exessive underseal

Fail 15 Apr 2015 102,812 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing smooth at inside shoulders

both rear tyres have cuts at sidewalls thou none reaching cords at time of test, tyre pressures also low

exhaust system in poor condition, also has slight leak

rear outer sills have repaired, although difficult to fully examine repair due to exessive underseal

Fail 18 Mar 2015 102,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth at inner tread/shoulders

both rear tyres have cuts at inner sidewalls

exhaust system in poor condition,slight leaf form front join and rear section,

Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,986 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 88,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,928 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 80,121 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,121 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,954 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,987 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 59,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,370 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,570 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,923 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,916 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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SV03 XNF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV03 XNF, 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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SV03 XNF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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