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DG03 PGV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,061 mi
Last recorded69,061 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 PGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 69,061 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 62,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 62,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 57,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 54,820 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 54,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 May 2012 48,522 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 48,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 116,846 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 99,958 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all coil springs complete

both front shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

both rear tyres have inner and outer edge wear and close to limit and walls perished

front to rear brake pipes fitted under tray unable asses

handbrake slight travel

inner sill covers fitted

light corrosion underside to some components

offside front position light is slightly dimmer than nearside

power steering pump slightly damp (not leaking)

steering rack mounting rubber bushes have slight play and slightly worn

unable asses rear brake pads due to callipers

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable asses fully

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,823 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT HAND BRAKE TRAVERL

Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,331 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,133 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 54,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,188 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 PGV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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