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HG03 SYH

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,813 mi
Last recorded147,813 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 147,813 miles

corrosion/damage on o/s/f floor

exhaust deteriorated

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

parts of underside undersealed

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2018 142,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 142,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 133,769 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 133,761 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 128,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 117,685 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,274 miles

both front tyres worn thin on inner edges

both nearside tyres have cuts in sidewalls

corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 18 Mar 2014 111,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn thin on inner edges

both nearside tyres have cuts in sidewalls

corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 16 Mar 2013 96,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside front tyre wearing on inner

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2011 81,160 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 72,019 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 22 Oct 2008 59,426 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates contain no name and location of supplying outlet and no bsau number

o/s/f tyer has side wall damage but not deep enough to expose the thread of the tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,921 miles

*covers on certian testable items. †*cannot see front pads clearly.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 47,353 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under gaurds fitted

Pass 30 May 2006 39,163 miles

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

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 SYH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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