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DE03 CRX

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

173,012 mi
Last recorded173,012 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 CRX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 173,012 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 173,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 158,265 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 158,265 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 146,321 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 135,973 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,364 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 110,685 miles

Nearside Front caliper corroded meets mot brake criteria at time of test.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,498 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 99,471 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 89,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,696 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,709 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,681 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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DE03 CRX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE03 CRX, 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 DE03 CRX registered?

DE03 CRX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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