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DA03 DKF

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,381 mi
Last recorded122,381 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 DKF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 122,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 115,233 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,084 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 100,075 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 91,773 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,547 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,524 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,530 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 78,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,474 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,894 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,870 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,636 miles

Battery clamp missing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 38,759 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,759 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 37,901 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 37,901 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,119 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 27 May 2008 20,040 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,333 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 May 2006 11,384 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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DA03 DKF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DA03 DKF, 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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DA03 DKF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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