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DE03 UFJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,414 mi
Last recorded108,414 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 108,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 108,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 97,080 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 97,080 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both ront inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,437 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,673 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 70,650 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 61,839 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 56,696 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 49,126 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 45,871 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 45,871 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 42,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 39,035 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,112 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn close to cord

Pass 7 May 2011 35,313 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 33,258 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,592 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 27,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,556 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,185 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 UFJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

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

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