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HG53 TLJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

165,515 mi
Last recorded165,515 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 165,515 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 165,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 165,337 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 6 May 2022 158,347 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension rear arm bushes split but no excessive movement

Nearside and offside rear boot floor holed and corroded but not affecting vehicle structure

Fail 6 May 2022 158,347 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside front suspension rear arm bushes split but no excessive movement

Nearside and offside rear boot floor holed and corroded but not affecting vehicle structure

Pass 4 Nov 2021 152,599 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,665 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 140,648 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 123,633 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 123,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 108,253 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,231 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under components

Pass 26 Oct 2015 62,766 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 62,766 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,399 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 60,399 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,354 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 57,354 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,837 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 53,824 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,157 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,247 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,553 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,852 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 35,852 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,289 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,111 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 24,111 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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 TLJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

HG53 TLJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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