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DG53 KKP

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,862 mi
Last recorded186,862 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 186,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 186,698 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by rear exhaust silencer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 179,334 miles

Bonnet does not latch securely closed.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre punctured.

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 179,038 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bonnet at very front. (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Bonnet does not latch securely closed.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre punctured.

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 171,828 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 171,828 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 159,547 miles

offside rear shckabsorber poor daping

Pass 12 Nov 2012 144,204 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 133,317 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 133,317 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 125,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

minor damage n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2010 125,065 miles

minor damage n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 16 Nov 2009 111,763 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 104,962 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 104,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 104,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can not see all brake pads

Pass 6 Nov 2007 93,216 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 93,078 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 82,695 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 KKP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG53 KKP, 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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DG53 KKP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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