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DE53 VZM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,646 mi
Last recorded156,646 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 156,646 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 156,642 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 149,263 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 149,260 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 144,063 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 142,704 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and excess play (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

both front wipers worn slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2016 131,191 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 122,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 122,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 120,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside front tyres worn bald inner edge

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 26 Apr 2014 120,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside front tyres worn bald inner edge

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2012 111,074 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 101,256 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,273 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 79,985 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 79,985 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,283 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2006 40,535 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 VZM 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 68.4%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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