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DG53 KTV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,970 mi
Last recorded151,970 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 151,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 151,915 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 145,509 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 132,712 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 24 Mar 2022 120,606 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 120,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,664 miles

General corrosion

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 108,370 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 101,677 miles

Advise rear axle brake discs corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,746 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 89,327 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,784 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 69,279 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,949 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,754 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,390 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,968 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 39,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,254 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DG53 KTV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KTV, 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 KTV registered?

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

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