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HG03 SYF

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

152,308 mi
Last recorded152,308 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 SYF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 152,308 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 144,818 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 134,208 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspension components corroded

rear service brake weak

Pass 2 May 2023 120,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 102,145 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 102,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 98,468 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,438 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 78,108 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,958 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,037 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 74,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,400 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,773 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,626 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,198 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 62,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,026 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 50,026 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,518 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,503 miles

third brake light lens cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,878 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 34,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,628 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 SYF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

HG03 SYF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is HG03 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 SYF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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