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DG53 WHC

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,527 mi
Last recorded143,527 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 143,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords curbed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side lamp units (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 143,497 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction tint on top (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Side repeater missing both side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords curbed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side lamp units (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 138,939 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 131,086 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 131,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 123,041 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)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 123,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,744 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,522 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,130 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,482 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 90,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,206 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,477 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,310 miles

Nearside 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)

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

nearside door mirror smashed

Fail 17 Sep 2009 59,310 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

nearside door mirror smashed

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,512 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 47,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,128 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Sep 2006 20,688 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 WHC 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 70%.

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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

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

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