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DE53 FJD

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,010 mi
Last recorded106,010 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 106,010 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 96,369 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 96,369 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 87,008 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

N/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge slightly

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

Slight play in O/S/F drop link

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 87,008 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

N/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge slightly

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

Slight play in O/S/F drop link

Pass 14 Dec 2009 70,677 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a small cut on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2009 70,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre has a small cut on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,212 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 FJD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE53 FJD, 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 FJD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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