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HG03 SYE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,906 mi
Last recorded113,906 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 113,906 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 111,775 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 111,310 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,293 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 108,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,505 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,291 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,903 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,428 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 86,463 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 83,152 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 83,152 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2012 75,763 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 67,574 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 55,064 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 41,818 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 28,782 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,380 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,987 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 SYE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

HG03 SYE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is HG03 SYE safe to buy?

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