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RE03 HYX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,089 mi
Last recorded118,089 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 HYX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,089 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 118,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 116,980 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 116,980 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 113,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 112,244 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 112,207 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 110,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 102,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 93,953 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 88,140 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 88,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 81,757 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 81,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

FRONT WHEEL TRACKING OUT

Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,924 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 58,924 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wiper blades wearing.

child seat fitted to the offside rear not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belt.

excessive travel developing on parking brake.

front brake pads getting low.

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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RE03 HYX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE03 HYX, 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 RE03 HYX registered?

RE03 HYX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for RE03 HYX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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