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DK03 VJP

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,219 mi
Last recorded166,219 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 166,219 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

slight blow on the exhaust down pipe

slight play in the steering rack bushes

underside of the vehicle is slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 166,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction codes cleared (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

slight blow on the exhaust down pipe

slight play in the steering rack bushes

underside of the vehicle is slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2024 162,000 miles

bonnet stay damaged

exhaust has been repaired in multiple places

outer sills damaged/corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Dec 2024 162,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction codes cleared, no repair carried out, ok at time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam came on when tapped (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet stay damaged

exhaust has been repaired in multiple places

outer sills damaged/corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Dec 2023 158,718 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

n/s rear lower arm bush worn

rear brake discs and back plates corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2023 158,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear lower arm bush worn

rear brake discs and back plates corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 152,538 miles

Rear subframe brackets corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 146,674 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 140,311 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 135,869 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 135,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 130,148 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 124,173 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,574 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 114,161 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,567 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 91,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,864 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 83,864 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2010 76,100 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,190 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 60,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre signs of wear

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,438 miles

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

offside front tyre signs of wear

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,638 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,981 miles

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit. †small chip in windscreen (N/S lower)

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 VJP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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