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AM53 HHU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,502 mi
Last recorded121,502 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 121,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 117,653 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 113,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 108,416 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 108,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 100,766 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 93,919 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 85,356 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 85,356 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,946 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,709 miles

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

both front tyres outer tread wearing low

Pass 18 Dec 2008 45,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 35,083 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,461 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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AM53 HHU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AM53 HHU, 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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AM53 HHU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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