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GY03 NHB

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,782 mi
Last recorded103,782 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 NHB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 103,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 103,782 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,053 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,293 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,000 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 83,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,036 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,787 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 71,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2013 66,642 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,057 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battery inscure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,935 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 45,186 miles

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

emmisions pass print out error,slight wear to front and rear brakes,o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge,surface corrodsion to exhaust,slight damage to alloy wheels

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,186 miles

emmisions pass print out error,slight wear to front and rear brakes,o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge,surface corrodsion to exhaust,slight damage to alloy wheels

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,494 miles

o/s/f tyre cuts in side wall

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,164 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,734 miles

interia mirror loose

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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GY03 NHB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY03 NHB, 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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GY03 NHB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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