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WV03 HZC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,080 mi
Last recorded153,080 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 HZC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 153,080 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 148,928 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 148,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 143,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 138,183 miles

nearside rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight damage to screen

Fail 25 Feb 2014 138,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight damage to screen

Pass 14 Feb 2013 129,857 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 122,567 miles

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

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

o/s + n/s rearbrake discs condition

Fail 25 Feb 2012 122,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

o/s + n/s rearbrake discs condition

Pass 8 Feb 2011 116,982 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 109,195 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 109,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,710 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 74,663 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,387 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 44,934 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 44,934 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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WV03 HZC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WV03 HZC, 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 WV03 HZC registered?

WV03 HZC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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