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DG53 KTN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,802 mi
Last recorded74,802 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,802 miles

Front wiper blades smeary

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 74,802 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades smeary

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,967 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 67,957 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,631 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,932 miles

plastic covers all under vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2015 62,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic covers all under vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,732 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,951 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,246 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 49,244 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,847 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 42,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,822 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 33,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,279 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,750 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,486 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,956 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 KTN 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 68.4%.

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 KTN, 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 KTN registered?

DG53 KTN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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