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HJ03 OSK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,577 mi
Last recorded128,577 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 OSK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 128,577 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 119,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both outer sills corroded but not seriously weakened

fuel tank corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2020 119,671 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both outer sills corroded but not seriously weakened

fuel tank corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 115,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,550 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 105,404 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,243 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 99,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,083 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,079 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,522 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 55,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,072 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,689 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 35,689 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,545 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 OSK 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 78.9%.

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 OSK, 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 OSK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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