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DE03 HBN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,495 mi
Last recorded101,495 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,495 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to trailing bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to trailing bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 101,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to trailing bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to trailing bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,056 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective osf nsf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened osf nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted osf nsf nsr osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2021 96,909 miles

Headlamp insecure osf nsf (4.1.1 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired osr subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre nsr ()

Road wheel slightly distorted osf nsf osr nsr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 91,824 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os ns (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened osf nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including radius arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted osf nsf nsr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing osr nsr corroded (5.3.2 (b))

heavy corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2020 91,765 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced bracket missing (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output osf nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted osf nsf nsr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 86,933 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,474 miles

rear brake discs inner faces heavy corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,932 miles

osf tyre wall has slight damage

osr nsr brake disc inner faces heavily corroded

osr nsr outer brake pads appear to be worn low

osr nsr wheels have various flat spots

Pass 13 Jan 2017 64,954 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,077 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Apr 2015 55,437 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,974 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,041 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 48,041 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,623 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,473 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,734 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,258 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 32,257 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,471 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 23,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,111 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,274 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 HBN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBN, 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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DE03 HBN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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