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HG03 DFD

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,261 mi
Last recorded109,261 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 DFD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 109,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 109,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 98,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f position lamp dim

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2021 98,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative electric adjuster missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 99,423 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 99,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 95,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2019 93,135 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,625 miles

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

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

rear cv boots leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,785 miles

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

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

exhaust coroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 84,785 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust coroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,598 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 81,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,179 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,452 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,478 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,350 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 48,666 miles

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

all 4 tyres nearing legal limit 3/2mm tread

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,666 miles

all 4 tyres nearing legal limit 3/2mm tread

Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,754 miles

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

Rear wiper splitt.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,710 miles

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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HG03 DFD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HG03 DFD, 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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HG03 DFD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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