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DK03 VJM

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,600 mi
Last recorded94,600 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 94,600 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 89,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated (front arm)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated (rear arm)

Slight Corrosion Rear Suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 85,189 miles

Vehicle underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,503 miles

under body showing surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2022 77,898 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle has alot of corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 67,232 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,327 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,258 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2016 54,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,547 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 50,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,829 miles

rear discs badly corroded on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,378 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 33,832 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,793 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 24,006 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,043 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 22,043 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 21,931 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,522 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,809 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,560 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 VJM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 VJM, 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 VJM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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