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DE03 UHM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,928 mi
Last recorded116,928 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UHM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 116,928 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 116,527 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 116,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower front corner area of off side rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower front corner of near side rear inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 115,625 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 115,625 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 114,084 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 114,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,424 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 110,244 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 103,394 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,675 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 96,675 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,877 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 88,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyrtes wearing on inner and outer edge resulting o/s/ begining to bald but legal at time of inspection

n/s/r tyre has cracks apparent but no ply/cord exposed at time of in spection

unable to see rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,175 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,830 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,214 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,581 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 61,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 11 Aug 2007 50,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,179 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 UHM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DE03 UHM, 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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DE03 UHM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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