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FH53 HBZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,931 mi
Last recorded95,931 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HBZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 95,931 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

underbody guards fitted to full length of vehicle

Fail 14 Dec 2011 95,931 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

underbody guards fitted to full length of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2010 81,496 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 67,597 miles

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 Dec 2008 54,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 42,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,415 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FH53 HBZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FH53 HBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 HBZ registered?

FH53 HBZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is FH53 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 HBZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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