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HJ53 VUO

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,204 mi
Last recorded63,204 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 63,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,520 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,261 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,921 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,312 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,669 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,713 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,592 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,513 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,648 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,855 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,529 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,580 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,962 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 22,959 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)

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 VUO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

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

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