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BD03 DSZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

112,052 mi
Last recorded112,052 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 112,052 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2025 105,600 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 108,543 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 108,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,966 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 105,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,361 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 102,266 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2021 97,147 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 96,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 89,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2017 84,545 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 84,545 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,862 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 74,902 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,902 miles

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,693 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 69,693 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,044 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 61,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,248 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,901 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Steering rack slightly in secure

Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,618 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,573 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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BD03 DSZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BD03 DSZ, 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 DSZ registered?

BD03 DSZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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