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HG03 NKC

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,636 mi
Last recorded69,636 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 NKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,636 miles

Front & rear suspension components rusty

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 69,629 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front & rear suspension components rusty

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,041 miles

Front & rear suspension components rusty

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 14 Apr 2022 64,694 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,625 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 61,622 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 59,247 miles

Offside Front Brake fluctuating slightly. and slightly slow on application.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,758 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,143 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

wiper blades split on end

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit, 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 45,218 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit, 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,705 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,019 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 36,019 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,051 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,696 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,710 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,446 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,415 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,800 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2007 10,949 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,690 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 NKC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NKC, 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 NKC registered?

HG03 NKC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 April 2003.

Is HG03 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 NKC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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