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DE03 HBX

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 HBX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2026
Fail 23 Apr 2026 155,659 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 154,885 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2025 153,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 150,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 146,885 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 146,885 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 140,469 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 135,057 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 131,085 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 130,992 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 116,713 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills corrded slightly at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 88,990 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills corrded slightly at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 109,461 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 109,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 105,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm inner edge and inner raised tread wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 101,757 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 95,896 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 95,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,618 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,648 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs in slightly poor condition.

offside front brake pads getting low.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 61,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

both rear brake discs in slightly poor condition.

offside front brake pads getting low.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 45,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,704 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,329 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,431 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,291 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 HBX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HBX, 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 HBX registered?

DE03 HBX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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