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DF03 EKB

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,579 mi
Last recorded130,579 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 EKB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,579 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 128,793 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 121,355 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 114,464 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,929 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

engine light illuminated

undershields fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 110,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

engine light illuminated

undershields fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 107,337 miles

handbrake travel

o/s aim slightly high

wheels stick out of arches

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

after market suspension fitted

not matched headlights fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2013 93,191 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 93,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,188 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,541 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 82,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 71,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 61,731 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 61,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,835 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,129 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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DF03 EKB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 DF03 EKB, 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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DF03 EKB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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