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DG53 KKH

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,477 mi
Last recorded98,477 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KKH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,477 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 98,477 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 98,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

genral rust uderside

Pass 18 Aug 2018 95,011 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,757 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,324 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 80,504 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 80,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit but is step tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,526 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)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 73,065 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,511 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,815 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,041 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 63,041 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 59,896 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,273 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,330 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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DG53 KKH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG53 KKH, 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 DG53 KKH registered?

DG53 KKH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is DG53 KKH safe to buy?

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