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HJ03 UXT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,702 mi
Last recorded153,702 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 153,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension has surface rust springs shocks arms ect

Pass 7 Oct 2020 145,311 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension has surface rust

Fail 6 Oct 2020 145,310 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension has surface rust

Pass 11 Mar 2019 130,378 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all including subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 126,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

Offside Front tyre has edge wear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 126,293 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

Offside Front tyre has edge wear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,065 miles

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2017 121,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2016 115,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2015 110,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 104,050 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 104,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 97,118 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 97,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,612 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the barrery is insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,576 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,456 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,581 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,416 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 51,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 41,910 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 UXT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UXT, 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 UXT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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