MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
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
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight wear inner edges both front tyres
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DE53 FHW registered?
DE53 FHW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is DE53 FHW safe to buy?
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