MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front subframe surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front seat belt buckle slightly loose on fixing but secure and works as intended
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear subframe surface corrosion
Underside of vehicle surface corrosion in multiple areas but not excessive
all suspension components surface corrosion but not excessive
nearside rear inner sill surface corrosion but not excessive
offside rear inner sill surface corrosion but not excessive
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear valance chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
all suspension components surface corrosion but not excessive
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front subframe surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front seat belt buckle slightly loose on fixing but secure and works as intended
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear subframe surface corrosion
Underside of vehicle surface corrosion in multiple areas but not excessive
nearside rear inner sill surface corrosion but not excessive
offside rear inner sill surface corrosion but not excessive
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner slightly wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Front nearside and offside headlamp lens deteriorated
Offside Front seat belt buckle slightly loose on fixing but secure and works as intended
Offside Rear sub-frame mounting bracket heavily corroded
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear nearside and offside inner sill corroded
Rear nearside and offside rear sub-frame mounting brackets corroded
Rear nearside and offside under body corroded
all rear suspension components corroded but not excessive
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub-frame mounting bracket excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner slightly wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Front nearside and offside headlamp lens deteriorated
Offside Front seat belt buckle slightly loose on fixing but secure and works as intended
Offside Rear sub-frame mounting bracket heavily corroded
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear nearside and offside inner sill corroded
Rear nearside and offside rear sub-frame mounting brackets corroded
Rear nearside and offside under body corroded
all rear suspension components corroded but not excessive
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear nearside and offside subframe mounting brackets corroded
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear nearside and offside subframe mounting brackets corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim All four (4.2.A.1a)
Slight damage offside rear tyre wall
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
can not open boot
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ53 BOW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AJ53 BOW, 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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AJ53 BOW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 November 2003.
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