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CF03 HWM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,992 mi
Last recorded115,992 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HWM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 115,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Arches corroded

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,152 miles

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Outer sills corroded

Rear subframe mounts corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 112,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Outer sills corroded

Rear subframe mounts corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,195 miles

nearside rear sub frame front mounting in advanced stages of corrosion

rear subframe front nearside mounting support bracket corroded away at one end

Fail 27 Sep 2019 106,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm /hub joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear sub frame front mounting in advanced stages of corrosion

rear subframe front nearside mounting support bracket corroded away at one end

Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,414 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 95,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,813 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,058 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 80,058 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front inner tread shoulder split in places (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on edges

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit and has nail in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,869 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 71,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,818 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 41,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,055 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2012 53,055 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have slight ,cuts not to cord

Pass 15 Aug 2009 39,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel damaged.

Pass 29 May 2008 33,705 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,702 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 23,544 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre nail in it

rear tyre nail in it

rear tyres tread low

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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CF03 HWM 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 65.2%.

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 CF03 HWM, 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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CF03 HWM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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