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BD03 DSX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,248 mi
Last recorded122,248 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DSX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 122,248 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Slight movement in n/s steering rack bush when side to side movement is applied

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2018 122,248 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Slight movement in n/s steering rack bush when side to side movement is applied

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2017 116,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2017 116,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 108,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 107,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 98,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,167 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,009 miles

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 29 Mar 2011 73,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,402 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,843 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,634 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,310 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Slight movement in n/s steering rack bush when side to side movement is applied

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BD03 DSX 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 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 BD03 DSX, 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 BD03 DSX registered?

BD03 DSX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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