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DG03 DZN

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,916 mi
Last recorded89,916 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 DZN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,916 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 89,916 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 84,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,138 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 81,138 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 80,012 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 80,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,244 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 70,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 66,016 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 66,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,167 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 58,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,808 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,806 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,295 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,575 miles

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

n/s front tyre tread low/sidewall cut

o/s front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,341 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 25,681 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,473 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,355 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 10,616 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,225 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 9,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 7,922 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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DG03 DZN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG03 DZN, 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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DG03 DZN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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