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AP03 HTY

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,541 mi
Last recorded153,541 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HTY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 153,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 136,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2015 121,835 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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 102,044 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,003 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 84,000 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,836 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,347 miles

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

Fail 11 Jan 2012 65,341 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,053 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,771 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 56,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,658 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP03 HTY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP03 HTY, 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 AP03 HTY registered?

AP03 HTY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AP03 HTY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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