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V800 HAY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,223 mi
Last recorded124,223 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 HAY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 124,223 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)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 117,588 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and worn on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre is perished and worn on the edges

Offside Rear tyre has a split in the outer wall.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre valves are perished

Fail 19 Aug 2015 117,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and worn on the outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre is perished and worn on the edges

Offside Rear tyre has a split in the outer wall.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre valves are perished

Pass 27 Aug 2014 111,151 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Fail 27 Aug 2014 111,151 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2013 99,449 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 99,448 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,165 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 97,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,888 miles

brake discs allround corroding

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,893 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,143 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,129 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 59,683 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,885 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V800 HAY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V800 HAY, 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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V800 HAY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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