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DE53 FJJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,528 mi
Last recorded82,528 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 82,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 82,525 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,383 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 71,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,025 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 61,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 61,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 57,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,751 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,730 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,653 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,343 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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DE53 FJJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FJJ, 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 FJJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is DE53 FJJ safe to buy?

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