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AD03 XGP

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,138 mi
Last recorded125,138 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XGP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side plus both sills rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2019 125,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under side plus both sills rusty

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,891 miles

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

under side rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2017 117,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

under side rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2016 114,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 28 Jul 2016 112,856 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2015 107,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 97,791 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 97,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,571 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 69,686 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 63,141 miles

Battery is not secure.

C hips on front screen.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 3 May 2011 63,141 miles

Battery is not secure.

C hips on front screen.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 63,140 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery is not secure.

C hips on front screen.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 5 May 2009 57,101 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 57,101 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,415 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 40,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,559 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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AD03 XGP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 AD03 XGP, 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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AD03 XGP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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