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YT03 HHC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,309 mi
Last recorded152,309 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 HHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 152,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general condition under vehicle corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2021 143,227 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 138,098 miles

Near side lower sill has surface rust

Pass 18 Jan 2019 136,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 129,371 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower corrosion on inner sills

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Fail 15 Jan 2018 129,371 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower corrosion on inner sills

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Pass 9 Jan 2017 124,750 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 120,101 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 116,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 116,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 105,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 94,798 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 84,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,480 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,163 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 72,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,357 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,127 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 48,127 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,328 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,620 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,281 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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YT03 HHC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YT03 HHC, 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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YT03 HHC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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