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DA03 HTJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,057 mi
Last recorded151,057 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 151,057 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 142,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 142,095 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 130,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 130,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 121,061 miles

suspension component corroded

under body corrrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,042 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,942 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 92,230 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 92,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 83,406 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 83,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 72,867 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn & pads low rear disc offside inner facet corrosion / slight scoring on outer facet

Pass 28 Jul 2012 72,867 miles

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

front discs worn & pads low rear disc offside inner facet corrosion / slight scoring on outer facet

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,368 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,709 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,075 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 49,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,132 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 HTJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HTJ, 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 HTJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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