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SW03 JZL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,567 mi
Last recorded102,567 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 JZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

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

Offside Rear tyre worn

Fail 24 Sep 2015 102,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

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

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at spare wheel well

slight wiper smear

Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 80,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper torn

Fail 28 Aug 2012 74,889 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper torn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,200 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 64,200 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R DISC RUSTY

NOISE FROM N/S/R WHEEL

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,702 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,090 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,945 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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SW03 JZL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW03 JZL, 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 SW03 JZL registered?

SW03 JZL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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The MOT history for SW03 JZL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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