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DE03 HBJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,245 mi
Last recorded99,245 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 HBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 99,245 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 108,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,107 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,294 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 78,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fear exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inside edge

rear roll bar corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,562 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,562 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,410 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,968 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 46,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,517 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Feb 2007 33,741 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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DE03 HBJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE03 HBJ, 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 DE03 HBJ registered?

DE03 HBJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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