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DE53 HFG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,515 mi
Last recorded83,515 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 83,515 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 83,513 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,749 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,696 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,669 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,474 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall

offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,393 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,963 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,752 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,333 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,995 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,193 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 HFG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

DE53 HFG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 HFG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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