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DE53 AVO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,137 mi
Last recorded166,137 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 AVO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 166,137 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 166,137 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 166,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 164,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 154,997 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 154,997 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 146,961 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 146,961 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 132,440 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 132,440 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 115,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 103,897 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 98,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,664 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs are corrodded on insides of discs

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front shockers very slightly damp

Pass 28 Feb 2009 63,726 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 55,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,142 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2006 43,142 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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DE53 AVO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DE53 AVO, 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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DE53 AVO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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