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HG03 OMB

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,579 mi
Last recorded124,579 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 124,579 miles

Nearside Rear Sill Corroded

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

Offside Rear Sill Corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 120,836 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 120,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 117,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 117,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 115,348 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 115,345 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 114,156 miles

Offside Front MUD FLAP NOT SECURE

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,010 miles

4 WHEEL TRACKING

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear BRAKE COVER RUST HOLES

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,019 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,315 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.2MM SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front MUD FLAP NOT SECURE

Offside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE 2.9MM

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 98,312 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.2MM SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front MUD FLAP NOT SECURE

Offside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE 2.9MM

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,937 miles

INSIDE LIGHT SWITCH SET TO 0 TO RECHECK AIM

Nearside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL

Offside Front MUD FLAP NOT SECURE

Offside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,350 miles

Air hose not connected

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front mud flap not secure

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,539 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,392 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 77,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,756 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,894 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 63,892 miles

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

Aux belt noise

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,608 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 57,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre 2.6mm nearside front tyre 2.9mm both front tyres below limit on edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,910 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,391 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,317 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,036 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 OMB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OMB, 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 OMB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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