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W40 SMT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,428 mi
Last recorded83,428 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 SMT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,428 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 83,428 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Dec 2013 81,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,101 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,313 miles

Slight oil leak from offside driveshaft seal on the rear differential

Pass 30 Dec 2011 66,811 miles

Off side rear brake disc inner edge corroded

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 57,973 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,516 miles

advised nsf tyre low on edge

advised nsr tyre low on tread

advised osr tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,655 miles

Slight wear on inside edge of near side front tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,197 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,489 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

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

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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W40 SMT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W40 SMT, 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 W40 SMT registered?

W40 SMT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is W40 SMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W40 SMT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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