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DE53 HPV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,210 mi
Last recorded116,210 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HPV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 116,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 115,571 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 115,516 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 113,194 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 113,157 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 113,113 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,499 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 111,499 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 111,398 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 107,745 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 104,541 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 104,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak on the engine

oil leak on the rear diff

Fail 23 Nov 2018 98,938 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak on the engine

oil leak on the rear diff

Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,946 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/r wheel is damaged on the inside rim

Fail 15 Dec 2017 92,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box split (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/r wheel is damaged on the inside rim

Pass 26 Nov 2016 86,022 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 86,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,741 miles

rear brake discs are rusted

child seat fitted

item removed from drivers veiw

n/s/f wheel is damaged on nthe inner rim

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2014 72,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 67,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels are damaged on the inside rims

Pass 10 Nov 2012 61,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wheel is damaged on the inside rim

Fail 10 Nov 2012 61,155 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wheel is damaged on the inside rim

Pass 12 Nov 2011 54,514 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEELS ARE DAMAGED ON THE INSIDE RIMS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2010 49,057 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 44,664 miles

o/s/r tyre is on the tread wear indicators

Fail 19 Dec 2009 44,664 miles

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)

o/s/r tyre is on the tread wear indicators

Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,558 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,363 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 24,348 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 24,348 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,976 miles

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

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 HPV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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