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HG53 TFU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,508 mi
Last recorded159,508 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TFU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 159,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack slightly leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 146,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rears (2.4.G.1)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2017 146,194 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rears (2.4.G.1)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2016 136,051 miles

Nearside Front wiper clears but noisy

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside+offside ()

rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 125,121 miles

Rear diff. has slight mist of oil

Rear lights have slight interference with indicators

Steering rack pinion slight mist

Unable to fully check nearside rear and centre rear seatbelts due to child seat

Fail 23 Nov 2015 125,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear diff. has slight mist of oil

Rear lights have slight interference with indicators

Steering rack pinion slight mist

Unable to fully check nearside rear and centre rear seatbelts due to child seat

Pass 28 Nov 2014 113,807 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear diff oil mist

unable to fully check offside and centre rear seatbelt as child seat over buckles

Fail 28 Nov 2014 113,807 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear diff oil mist

unable to fully check offside and centre rear seatbelt as child seat over buckles

Pass 29 Nov 2013 103,445 miles

Centre exhaust joint corroded

Coolant radiator poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2013 103,440 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust joint corroded

Coolant radiator poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2012 92,226 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,206 miles

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2010 64,892 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,892 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 55,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,840 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,695 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,054 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,738 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 TFU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TFU, 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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HG53 TFU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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