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HJ03 UXE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,094 mi
Last recorded132,094 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 132,094 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 130,658 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 121,037 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 121,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 106,014 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 80,375 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 79,743 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,743 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,857 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner edge but is not deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 71,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner egde

o/s/f tyre has a cut in tread but does not exposed cords

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,627 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,627 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,119 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 44,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,875 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,378 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise condition of n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,557 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UXE 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 75%.

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 HJ03 UXE, 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 UXE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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