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HJ53 LVO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,738 mi
Last recorded100,738 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 LVO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,738 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,187 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 93,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,431 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,224 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres inner side walls splitting

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,032 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 63,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 56,323 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,057 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,643 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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HJ53 LVO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HJ53 LVO, 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 HJ53 LVO registered?

HJ53 LVO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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