CarVerify

Free Car Check

X321 MMM

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,039 mi
Last recorded178,039 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX321 MMM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 178,039 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 177,913 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 175,581 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 164,096 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 164,031 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 150,063 miles

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 149,904 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 135,575 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 116,262 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 99,580 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 87,439 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 69,593 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,706 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,928 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X321 MMM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X321 MMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X321 MMM?

You can check the full history of X321 MMM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X321 MMM registered?

X321 MMM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is X321 MMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X321 MMM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X321 MMM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X321 MMM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.