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DF03 ZRL

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,636 mi
Last recorded111,636 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ZRL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 111,636 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 111,636 miles

Rear fog lamp not working o/s rear (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding o/s (3.7.B.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,167 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 106,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 102,489 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 102,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,928 miles

Front Registration Plate Damaged.

O/S/F Brake Pads Getting low.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 90,309 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 86,039 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 79,808 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,678 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,949 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

kerbing damage to both front tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,843 miles

unable to see rear pads

Pass 21 Dec 2006 61,373 miles

all tyres worn on shoulders (tyre pressures)

crack in n/s of windscreen

damage n/s/f wing and bumper

front pads low

n/s wiper smears

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

rear wiper torn

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 ZRL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DF03 ZRL, 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 DF03 ZRL registered?

DF03 ZRL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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