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AO03 LNZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,989 mi
Last recorded109,989 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LNZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 109,989 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 109,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 105,375 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2018 97,897 miles

Offside Front slight knocking sound on front BUT nothing found

Fail 19 Apr 2018 97,710 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front slight knocking sound on front BUT nothing found

Pass 16 May 2017 91,235 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,474 miles

brake discs all round corroded and pitted

front brake pads wearing low

o/s outer sill corroded but not yet considered excessive

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2016 87,396 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake discs all round corroded and pitted

front brake pads wearing low

o/s outer sill corroded but not yet considered excessive

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,423 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,584 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 75,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre very low on pressure

Fail 26 Jun 2013 75,577 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 62,859 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,859 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,296 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,463 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,720 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 35,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,458 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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AO03 LNZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO03 LNZ, 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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AO03 LNZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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