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HX53 EJZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

242,013 mi
Last recorded242,013 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 EJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 242,013 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 242,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 223,654 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 223,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 208,878 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 191,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing slightly

loose wires near n/s/r wheel possibly head light leveling system

rack moving slightly under load

slight scratch to windscreen

various corrosion spots to rear inner sills and chassis lege

Fail 14 Oct 2013 191,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing slightly

loose wires near n/s/r wheel possibly head light leveling system

o/s/f brake applies slightly faster than n/s/f

rack moving slightly under load

slight scratch to windscreen

various corrosion spots to rear inner sills and chassis lege

Pass 13 Oct 2012 172,346 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 172,346 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 146,228 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 145,594 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 117,596 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 117,596 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

n/s/r brake disc corossion

Pass 31 Oct 2009 95,008 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,794 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,651 miles

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

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

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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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HX53 EJZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX53 EJZ, 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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HX53 EJZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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