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AJ03 XYR

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,029 mi
Last recorded124,029 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 124,029 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 120,979 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres on 2mm

chip in screen

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 111,049 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 103,262 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,748 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 101,748 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 96,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 86,076 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 86,076 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 78,336 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 73,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 71,409 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 64,913 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 58,373 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 50,323 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 44,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 32,228 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,301 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 23,674 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 14 May 2007 14,528 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 7,460 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 XYR 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 90.5%.

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 XYR, 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 AJ03 XYR registered?

AJ03 XYR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is AJ03 XYR safe to buy?

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