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HG03 URH

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,523 mi
Last recorded106,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 106,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/r18 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/r18 95Y suspect run flat (5.2.3 (e))

n/s registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

n/s/f and o/s/f headlight len's deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2017 103,876 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened signs of wear (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened bad inner edge (3.5.1n)

windscreen damage grey area pass needs replacing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very bad inner edge cords may be exposed soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,891 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a slight bulge and a small cut on outer side wall, no cords showing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension lowered (Coil)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 75,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 70,475 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall has small cuts

nearside rear tyre outer wall has small cuts

offside rear tyre outer wall has small cuts

Fail 6 Oct 2012 70,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall has small cuts

nearside rear tyre outer wall has small cuts

offside rear tyre outer wall has small cuts

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,465 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,322 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,490 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 43,285 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 33,213 miles

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

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

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 URH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 URH, 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 URH registered?

HG03 URH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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