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MX03 HFV

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

142,182 mi
Last recorded142,182 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 142,182 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 137,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 137,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 132,255 miles

rear axle very rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2019 127,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 123,717 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 122,139 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 114,711 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,226 miles

N/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,190 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,861 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,078 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,297 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,976 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,328 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,329 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,280 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 HFV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HFV, 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 MX03 HFV registered?

MX03 HFV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for MX03 HFV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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