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DG53 KUA

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,058 mi
Last recorded92,058 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres on limit on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills/chassis rails slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 29 Oct 2020 91,872 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres on limit on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills/chassis rails slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,975 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills & chassis rails slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 83,840 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front section of inner arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front section of inner arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside & offside rear inner brake pads worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills & chassis rails slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,929 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc inner surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 75,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc inner surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 70,975 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,571 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,835 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 63,835 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,138 miles

offside front tyre starting to distort and appears to have been run flat due to a nail in the tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,778 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,235 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,987 miles

O/S/F TYRE INSIDE EDGE WORN

N/S/F/ TYRE INSIDE EDGE EXCESSIVLY WORN

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,871 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 42,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 38,349 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,330 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,185 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 KUA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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