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HG03 GGP

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,956 mi
Last recorded144,956 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 144,956 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 144,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 140,791 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 137,164 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside sills at rear surface corroded inner

Fail 15 Mar 2024 137,163 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside sills at rear surface corroded inner

Pass 16 Mar 2023 134,814 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside outer sill surface corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 134,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside outer sill surface corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 130,943 miles

nearside outer sill surface corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 130,938 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside outer sill surface corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 127,891 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some wear in nearside rear stub axle lower bush

Pass 10 Mar 2020 125,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 122,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 119,203 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Nearside HEADLAMP LENS IS HEAVILY DETERIATED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 119,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HEADLAMP LENS HEAVILY DETERIATED AND SHOWING NO BEAM IMAGE (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Nearside HEADLAMP LENS IS HEAVILY DETERIATED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 114,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 108,125 miles

body damage

front no plate deteriorated

o/s headlamp pattern just visible

o/s/r light lens cracked

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fromt number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Mar 2015 101,728 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fromt number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

front no plate starting to deteriorate

slight body damage

unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,204 miles

o/s headlamp condensated

slight body damage

unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,862 miles

o/s headlamp condensated

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,270 miles

n/s/r brake discs pitted

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,371 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s headlamp condensated

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,072 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,056 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Mar 2008 51,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,541 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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HG03 GGP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GGP, 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 HG03 GGP registered?

HG03 GGP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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