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AM03 TYM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,707 mi
Last recorded104,707 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 TYM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,707 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 104,706 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 103,841 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 103,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 102,269 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 102,269 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 97,249 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 97,249 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,838 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 93,838 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,119 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 69,100 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2009 56,783 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,624 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,871 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 34,068 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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AM03 TYM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM03 TYM, 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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AM03 TYM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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