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DC03 YVP

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,139 mi
Last recorded165,139 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YVP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 165,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

eml light on dash

n/s & o/s/r tyres cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2014 165,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

eml light on dash

n/s & o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2013 138,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LPG FITTED 6-612 MINT LPGNEWPORT INV.17526

air bag light on

bonnet pull cable adrift

engine management light on

scratchs to bodywork

Fail 6 Mar 2013 137,918 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LPG FITTED 6-612 MINT LPGNEWPORT INV.17526

TAXI TEST : NO SPARE OR EQUILEVENT PROPVIDED

air bag light on

bonnet pull cable adrift

engine management light on

scratchs to bodywork

Pass 9 Mar 2012 115,735 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 115,734 miles

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

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2011 111,804 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 111,598 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,011 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 86,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 73,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 57,372 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,384 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,353 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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DC03 YVP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DC03 YVP, 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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What year was DC03 YVP registered?

DC03 YVP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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