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DG03 XAV

2003 Lexus IS200

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,634 mi
Last recorded136,634 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XAV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 136,634 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 130,255 miles

rear sills slightly rusted

rear underside rusted

Pass 31 May 2012 124,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 110,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside and offside rear brake discs are corroding on insides

Pass 24 Apr 2010 94,886 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 80,987 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on inside edges but still legal

Pass 7 May 2008 66,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 50,359 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 33,938 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 33,919 miles

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

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

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

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 XAV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG03 XAV, 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 DG03 XAV registered?

DG03 XAV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is DG03 XAV safe to buy?

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