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HG53 UPO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,325 mi
Last recorded136,325 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 136,325 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 136,317 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 128,208 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 128,201 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 119,102 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish and deteriorate

Fail 19 Jun 2017 119,100 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish and deteriorate

Pass 13 May 2016 107,451 miles

Headlight lenses faided

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 6 Mar 2014 87,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both inner sills at the rear and rear suspension mountings

damage to o/s front tyre side wall

exhaust rusty

mil light on

windscreen chiped

Fail 7 Mar 2013 79,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both inner sills at the rear and rear suspension mountings

damage to o/s front tyre side wall

exhaust rusty

mil light on

windscreen chiped

Fail 1 Mar 2013 79,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both inner sills at the rear and rear suspension mountings

damage to o/s front tyre side wall

exhaust rusty

mil light on

windscreen chiped

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,876 miles

both wing mirror back covers missing

nearside mirror very poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge but tread not cut as deepm

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,833 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

both wing mirror back covers missing

nearside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

nearside mirror very poor condition

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,850 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

nearside wing mirror glass broken

slight corrosion to chassis rails at rear

Pass 13 Feb 2010 47,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,415 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,606 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,133 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 UPO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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