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UHZ 1868

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,526 mi
Last recorded112,526 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHZ 1868
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 112,526 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 112,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 106,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 106,834 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 101,682 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 93,087 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 93,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 83,011 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 83,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,179 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 61,629 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 54,903 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 54,891 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside wiper blade torn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 54,316 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres lightly perished

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front upper windscreen damaged outside both swept areas

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 5 May 2016 53,410 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 14 May 2015 52,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front windscreen damaged outside both swept areas

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 21 May 2014 51,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 50,798 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,737 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 48,428 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 46,827 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 45,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,058 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 17 Jul 2006 24,695 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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UHZ 1868 is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHZ 1868, 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 UHZ 1868 registered?

UHZ 1868 is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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