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DK03 VJF

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,473 mi
Last recorded137,473 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 137,473 miles

chip in screen

underbody covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 137,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

chip in screen

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 126,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pad linings low

osf tyre worn inner tread

Fail 24 Feb 2015 126,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pad linings low

osf tyre worn inner tread

Pass 20 Feb 2014 115,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 115,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 104,352 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 94,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre tread low

Fail 28 Feb 2012 94,210 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre tread low

rear brake pad linings low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,223 miles

fromt pads are low

Pass 24 Feb 2010 73,470 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 73,470 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,523 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,007 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,441 miles

front tyres worn inner edges suggest tracking checked †rear tyre treads low & cracking in treads

Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,706 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 VJF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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