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DK03 UFY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,015 mi
Last recorded116,015 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 UFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 116,015 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 106,482 miles

All sill covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 106,482 miles

All sill covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,422 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

underbody tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2021 94,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cloudy headlights

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 94,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 94,023 miles

under body & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,941 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 88,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 84,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges no t/d (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 84,540 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges no t/d (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,295 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,900 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2011 32,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front / rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,121 miles

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

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

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

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

front / rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,034 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,980 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 12,694 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,466 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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DK03 UFY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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