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HG53 FJN

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,234 mi
Last recorded134,234 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 FJN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 134,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 132,234 miles

all road wheels are protruding wheel aches

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2020 132,230 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and undercut (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all road wheels are protruding wheel aches

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 125,726 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 125,706 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x4 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 118,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 102,863 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 102,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,112 miles

nearside handbrake low effiency

Fail 26 Sep 2016 94,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake low effiency

Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,098 miles

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)

slight cuts to both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,431 miles

O/s/f and Rear tyres worn on edge.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 61,773 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,773 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,769 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,170 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,997 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,821 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,784 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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HG53 FJN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG53 FJN, 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 HG53 FJN registered?

HG53 FJN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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