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HJ03 UXG

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,517 mi
Last recorded122,517 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 UXG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 122,517 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2022 118,220 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 113,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 110,116 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 104,077 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 99,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 92,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 81,800 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 81,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 70,179 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 59,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,533 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 47,555 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 7 May 2011 40,975 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 40,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 34,075 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 28,137 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,912 miles

all four tyres worn on inner & outer edges and perished

Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,483 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,784 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 UXG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UXG, 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 HJ03 UXG registered?

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

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