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HG03 SYA

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,563 mi
Last recorded145,563 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 145,563 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 145,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 126,898 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 113,248 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front number plate damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,665 miles

slight roughness from offside front wheel bearing

windscreen cracked across lower edge in bonnet line

Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,784 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2013 77,206 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,528 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,360 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,370 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 49,209 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,458 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge, centre 3/4 is o.k.

Pass 30 May 2006 26,760 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge of tread

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 SYA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

HG03 SYA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is HG03 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 SYA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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