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MX03 HFL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,667 mi
Last recorded135,667 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HFL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 135,667 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 131,260 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 131,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 117,339 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 113,876 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 113,864 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 109,781 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2017 102,589 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 102,569 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Early corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,654 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 99,654 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,938 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 95,187 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 93,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,161 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 84,612 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,739 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,071 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,998 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,946 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 62,039 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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MX03 HFL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MX03 HFL, 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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MX03 HFL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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