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DG03 YHC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,058 mi
Last recorded139,058 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 139,058 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 7 Apr 2017 139,045 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2016 130,203 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly but not showing on roller brake tester

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear brake brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 119,978 miles

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

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front 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 front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,099 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 30 Apr 2014 111,099 miles

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

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 87,992 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,089 miles

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear brake disc(s) corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,645 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,644 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,325 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 33,325 miles

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

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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DG03 YHC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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