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FG03 HPU

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,658 mi
Last recorded118,658 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 118,658 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,751 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 108,742 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 103,136 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 103,136 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,429 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 98,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 91,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 91,930 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,666 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 80,431 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 80,431 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,564 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,564 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,666 miles

n/s/r brake disc heavly corroded o/s/r brake disc heavly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 70,666 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc heavly corroded o/s/r brake disc heavly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,590 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 67,590 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,780 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 61,509 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 61,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,213 miles

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

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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FG03 HPU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FG03 HPU, 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 FG03 HPU registered?

FG03 HPU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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