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AJ03 XYL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,570 mi
Last recorded150,570 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XYL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 150,570 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 140,641 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 134,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 128,929 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 128,929 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 117,723 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 104,877 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 93,929 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/R Caliper corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2015 87,923 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,514 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,801 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 73,774 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 73,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,958 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 68,957 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,104 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 43,088 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,275 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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AJ03 XYL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ03 XYL, 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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AJ03 XYL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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