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BF03 DKD

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,595 mi
Last recorded150,595 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DKD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 150,595 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 150,522 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 144,842 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 144,842 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 129,164 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 120,656 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 120,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Internal headlight adjuster altered

Pass 30 Oct 2014 109,698 miles

o/s & n/s front ball joint dust covers slightly worn. both front tyres worn on inner edges. o/s rear tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 109,698 miles

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

o/s & n/s front ball joint dust covers slightly worn. both front tyres worn on inner edges. o/s rear tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 92,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake jus met limits . handbrake lever has little reserve travel. rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake jus met limits . handbrake lever has little reserve travel. rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 30 May 2012 85,129 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 65,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 59,084 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 50,363 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 50,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 39,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,309 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 28,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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BF03 DKD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF03 DKD, 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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BF03 DKD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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