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HJ53 LVV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,227 mi
Last recorded127,227 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 LVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 127,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 123,568 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 121,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s and n/s side sills corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 119,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 114,851 miles

o/s and n/s side sills corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 112,209 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 105,505 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,348 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 67,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 22 Mar 2014 67,313 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 12 Jan 2013 59,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 57,077 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 57,077 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 53,392 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 49,690 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 46,515 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,710 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 LVV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LVV, 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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HJ53 LVV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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