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DA52 OES

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

207,650 mi
Last recorded207,650 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 OES
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 207,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 197,370 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 197,359 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bonnet corroded at front edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 191,260 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 185,338 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 179,804 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 172,943 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 172,943 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 165,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 153,949 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 143,484 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 143,484 miles

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 129,805 miles

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

Nearside 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 4 Mar 2010 112,239 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 101,208 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 101,208 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 82,623 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 82,623 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 78,143 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,535 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre and also tyre is tracking out

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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DA52 OES is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 DA52 OES, 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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DA52 OES is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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