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HJ53 VVC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,513 mi
Last recorded50,513 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 50,513 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 50,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 50,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/;18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 50,390 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/;18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 50,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,856 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 49,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,614 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,792 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,077 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 39,991 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,412 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 39,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 26 Aug 2009 34,706 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,964 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,366 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 8,781 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 VVC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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