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DF53 CZC

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,756 mi
Last recorded154,756 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 CZC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 154,756 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Jan 2022 154,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jan 2021 151,349 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 144,471 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 137,854 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body has some corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2017 131,684 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 131,684 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 127,493 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various Points (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 121,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 111,848 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 99,069 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 99,069 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 76,578 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 58,119 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 58,104 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,756 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,834 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,805 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 14,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,086 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 CZC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DF53 CZC, 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 CZC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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