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DK03 UFZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,404 mi
Last recorded169,404 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 169,404 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 169,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 162,825 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 156,902 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 156,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 151,073 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 145,134 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 136,435 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 136,435 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 133,440 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 125,990 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2011 115,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 107,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 96,405 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 96,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 84,357 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,991 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 75,991 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,933 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 UFZ 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 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 DK03 UFZ, 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 DK03 UFZ registered?

DK03 UFZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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