MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Post secondary catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components and surrounding area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Post secondary catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components and surrounding area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)
under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)
under trays & covers are fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
slight bind on nearside front brake
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre tread is wearing low on edges.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted to near side front visual inspection of seat belt only
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 VHB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 November 2003.
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