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DA03 HTL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,989 mi
Last recorded135,989 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HTL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 135,989 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 135,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 135,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion not holed.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 134,431 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner arches and under/outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 133,017 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 133,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 130,061 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe in to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 130,053 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe in to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 123,277 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,585 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front tyre wearing badly inner edge

Pass 31 May 2019 120,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 120,056 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 116,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres 3mm and slight splits offside rear inner sidewall

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 May 2017 113,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pipes starting to rust

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 113,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake pipes starting to rust

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 107,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear gasket (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 23 May 2016 107,709 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear gasket (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front wiper blade slightly split

offside rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads not visible to inspect

Pass 4 Jun 2015 103,438 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads not visable to inspect

Fail 4 Jun 2015 103,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads not visable to inspect

Pass 7 May 2014 98,807 miles

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2013 90,739 miles

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 81,846 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Jun 2010 64,795 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 55,448 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,696 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 38,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 8 Jun 2006 29,056 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 HTL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 HTL, 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 HTL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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