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AP03 HUZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Lpg 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,969 mi
Last recorded147,969 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HUZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 147,969 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

eml light on

Fail 16 Sep 2015 147,969 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

eml light on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 127,882 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 127,882 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 117,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 113,869 miles

engine light on indicateing fault

fuel filler neck corrodeing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 106,719 miles

engine light on

Fail 16 Nov 2011 106,719 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,170 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 99,325 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2010 99,325 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 88,648 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,017 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 68,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 68,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,220 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 53,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,792 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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AP03 HUZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP03 HUZ, 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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AP03 HUZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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