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SV03 XNS

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

70,976 mi
Last recorded70,976 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 70,976 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear underside of vehicle and rear axle and associated components corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 67,342 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 67,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 64,245 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Fail 26 Nov 2019 64,244 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both n/s and o/s front sub frame mounting brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both n/s and o/s inner edges 225-45-17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre plys inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Pass 27 Oct 2018 58,475 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 51,010 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 51,010 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

EML on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,575 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And sub framas (2.4.G.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,255 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,276 miles

small dig in outer side wall of rear o/s tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2015 36,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake dust shields corroded

surface corrosion on all suspension units

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,023 miles

Both front wipers are split on ends but still clear screen

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,939 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 28,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,472 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 26,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,330 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 22,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,556 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 18,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,590 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2008 14,590 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 8,927 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 5,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 5,778 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 XNS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XNS, 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 XNS is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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