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MX03 HGA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,771 mi
Last recorded154,771 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 154,771 miles

UNDRBODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 26 Mar 2019 145,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 137,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 137,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 129,312 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under chassis surface corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2016 129,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under chassis surface corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2016 129,211 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Sep 2015 119,633 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 115,532 miles

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

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

Under body of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2014 107,233 miles

Offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,261 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear area of offside sill

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,927 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,401 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 65,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,077 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,083 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,450 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,627 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 HGA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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