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DF53 AEA

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,636 mi
Last recorded102,636 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 AEA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,636 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R suspension arm bush or joint

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

Front number plate cracked

Metal b/pipe ends at both rear inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around subframe mounts, getting corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 102,636 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad almost metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread edge area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R suspension arm bush or joint

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

Front number plate cracked

Metal b/pipe ends at both rear inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded

N/S/R inner b/pad low and almost ON limit of wear

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limit of wear at tread edge

O/S/R b/disc getting corroded at inner face

P/Brake efficiency getting low and near 16% MINIMUM limit

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around subframe mounts, getting corroded

Rear outer b/pads appear low

Pass 12 Dec 2017 97,687 miles

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

all tyres low in places

Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,169 miles

Boot lid won't open

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

Rear chassis/crossmember areas around subframe mounts and suspension mounts starting to get abit corroded

Small crack at screen

Fail 13 Dec 2016 92,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play Excess UP/DOWN movement (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play Excess UP/DOWN movement (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Boot lid won't open

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

Rear chassis/crossmember areas around subframe mounts and suspension mounts starting to get abit corroded

Small crack at screen

Pass 13 Nov 2015 86,215 miles

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded , and rear subframe

Rear chassis areas around subframe mounts gertting abit corroded

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement at both front lower ball joints

Fail 12 Nov 2015 86,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread edge area has deep cut and general tread area almost ON limits of wear (4.1.D.1b)

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded , and rear subframe

N/S/F tyre abit low on tread

Negative battery terminal connection getting abit deteriorated and weak

O/S/F tyre worn near limits at inner tread edge

Rear b/pads low and almost ON limits of wear (esp outer pads)

Rear chassis areas around subframe mounts gertting abit corroded

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement at both front lower ball joints

W/Blades getting abit split at ends

rear b/discs getting corroded at inner faces

Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,572 miles

N/S/F tyre abit worn at tread edges

N/S/R tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of wear

O/S/F tyre getting abit worn at inner tread edge

O/S/R b/disc getting abit corroded at inner face

Rear chassis areas at subframe mounts getting abit corroded

Rear outer b/pads appear low and nearing limits of wear

Rear suspension components starting to get abit corroded

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement at both front lower ball joints

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,752 miles

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge of tread.

Offside rear tyre at limits of wear.

Rear brake pads appear worn.

Slight play at both front lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,672 miles

O/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread

Rear b/pads appear low

Rear chassis areas at subframe mounts, getting abit corroded slightly

Rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded slightly, and subframe

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement at both front lower ball joints

Pass 17 May 2011 63,366 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,313 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 57,313 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,705 miles

slight cracking on both front tyre treads

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,168 miles

both front tyre sidewalls cracked not exposing cords

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,810 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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DF53 AEA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF53 AEA, 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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DF53 AEA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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