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DK03 UFL

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,091 mi
Last recorded166,091 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 UFL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 166,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to all suspension parts

surface corrosion to rear sub frame and sub frame mounting points

Fail 14 May 2019 166,040 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to rear sub frame and sub frame mounting points

Pass 4 May 2018 158,294 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer corrosion in non-prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 156,789 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 152,658 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 150,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 147,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 140,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 128,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 111,718 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 111,718 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 108,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 96,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 85,694 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 85,558 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,087 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 73,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 54,360 miles

Nearside Front 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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DK03 UFL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK03 UFL, 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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DK03 UFL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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