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DL03 HGZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,033 mi
Last recorded137,033 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 137,033 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 130,812 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 121,301 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 119,936 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 116,288 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 111,505 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 106,146 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,516 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 93,408 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,410 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 80,410 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,272 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm both front tyres worn on 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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DL03 HGZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL03 HGZ, 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 DL03 HGZ registered?

DL03 HGZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DL03 HGZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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