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HJ53 WHH

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,062 mi
Last recorded139,062 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 139,062 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 132,627 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 132,627 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 125,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Edges.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,663 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,851 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 94,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,054 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED + O/S INNER SURFACE TOTALLY RUSTED INDICATING A CALIPER FAULT

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

rear brakes imbalanced

rear number plate poor

wash/wipe poor

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front pads worn low

unable to check all 3 seatbelts in the back

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,105 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,860 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear light cover broken

Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,565 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,445 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 51,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WHH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WHH, 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 WHH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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