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HJ03 AYD

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,874 mi
Last recorded111,874 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 AYD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 111,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 111,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 102,051 miles

front brake fluctuation close to limit

Fail 11 May 2018 102,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f tyre =inner tread area large cut/gash (4.1.D.1a)

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

front brake fluctuation close to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,395 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 95,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 86,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 86,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,291 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,472 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Both rear tyres perished

Both wiperblades worn

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 64,662 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,914 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,061 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,267 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,312 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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HJ03 AYD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HJ03 AYD, 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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HJ03 AYD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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