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HG03 SYC

2003 Lexus IS200

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,963 mi
Last recorded110,963 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 SYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 110,963 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 105,462 miles

corrosion on sills

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,170 miles

both front tyres just legal on inner edges

corrosion on o/s/r sill

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,158 miles

both front tyres just legal on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,881 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 72,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 68,156 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,053 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 65,788 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front screen stonechipped

Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,650 miles

dent in both rear inner wheel rims

exhaust rusting

under engine tray loose

Fail 20 Oct 2009 59,650 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

dent in both rear inner wheel rims

exhaust rusting

under engine tray loose

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front screen stone chipped

Fail 1 Aug 2008 53,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front screen stone chipped

Fail 8 Jun 2007 47,399 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,399 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,648 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,493 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 SYC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

HG03 SYC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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