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AJ03 HRG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,477 mi
Last recorded65,477 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 HRG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,477 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,545 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,456 miles

front sidelights seem dim

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,059 miles

O/S/f tyre wearing inner edge, starting to go out of shape.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 50,052 miles

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

O/S/f tyre wearing inner edge, starting to go out of shape.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,019 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,857 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 44,854 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 36,363 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 36,363 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2006 24,221 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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AJ03 HRG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ03 HRG, 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 AJ03 HRG registered?

AJ03 HRG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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