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DH03 BYC

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,516 mi
Last recorded100,516 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 BYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 100,516 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,711 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosssion on fuel filler pipe and breather pipe

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2012 73,893 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 68,863 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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DH03 BYC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DH03 BYC, 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 DH03 BYC registered?

DH03 BYC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 July 2003.

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