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DA03 DKV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,713 mi
Last recorded100,713 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 DKV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2022 100,713 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 100,691 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 99,065 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 90,559 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 90,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,093 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,643 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 63,643 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,036 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Jul 2012 58,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,401 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear brake disc slightly rusted and pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,707 miles

wheel alignment

wiper blades front

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,843 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 37,827 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,075 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,243 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 27,197 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,447 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 20,124 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 DKV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DA03 DKV, 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 DKV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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