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HG03 GGZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,800 mi
Last recorded117,800 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 GGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 117,800 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 117,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 113,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 113,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 112,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 111,134 miles

Rear outer sills and inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,147 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 108,840 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,361 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 104,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 97,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 88,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,811 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres wearing low nearside rear tread cut

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 74,457 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,944 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,729 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,541 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,385 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 46,385 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GGZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HG03 GGZ, 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 GGZ registered?

HG03 GGZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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