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D8 DEP

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

147,613 mi
Last recorded147,613 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 DEP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 147,613 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 140,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills to arches have corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2024 133,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension has corrosion

both rear inner sills have corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2023 125,907 miles

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

Rear suspension has corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2022 118,234 miles

rear suspension has corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2021 109,546 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 101,227 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2019 91,735 miles

All suspension components very rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 19 Jan 2019 91,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

All suspension components very rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,717 miles

Al suspension components very rusty

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,191 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 76,190 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,782 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,215 miles

All tyres cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2015 75,206 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,580 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 74,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,611 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,111 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 69,865 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,992 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,705 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 26 May 2007 53,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,764 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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D8 DEP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D8 DEP, 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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D8 DEP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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