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DE53 FHW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,298 mi
Last recorded126,298 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 126,298 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Offside and Nearside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Heavily Under Sealed

Pass 23 Jul 2018 113,528 miles

Both outer sills showing slight corrosion

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

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

covers fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 108,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure o/side and n/side (3.5.1l)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 100,741 miles

Both outer sills showing slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,537 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,986 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,140 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,767 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,860 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 52,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear inner edges both front tyres

Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,984 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,779 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside wiper split slightly . still clearing screen

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 FHW 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 92.9%.

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 DE53 FHW, 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 FHW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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