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RO03 HWW

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,433 mi
Last recorded125,433 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 HWW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,433 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 125,431 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Broken (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,671 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 104,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected Seized calliper (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,334 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,842 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 85,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,254 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 78,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,057 miles

rear tyres worn.

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

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,315 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 66,315 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,978 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,960 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,736 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,102 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,062 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Mar 2006 12,554 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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RO03 HWW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RO03 HWW, 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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RO03 HWW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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