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LG03 HRR

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,484 mi
Last recorded98,484 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 HRR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre inner tread worn low - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

slight movement in steering rack mountings when under load.

Fail 20 Oct 2025 98,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre inner tread worn low - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

slight movement in steering rack mountings when under load.

Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,768 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 89,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,767 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth starting to wear low

Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,142 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,558 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,280 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low (nearside)

Fail 17 Apr 2019 74,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake pads starting to wear low (nearside)

Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,989 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 70,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,484 miles

Front tyre inner treads worn low-advise renewal/tracking check

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 20 May 2016 66,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 62,758 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2014 57,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 52,603 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 48,763 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 48,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2011 43,648 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 38,703 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 33,582 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 29,208 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 23,937 miles

osr tyre worn in centre of tread

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,108 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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LG03 HRR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LG03 HRR, 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 LG03 HRR registered?

LG03 HRR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is LG03 HRR safe to buy?

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