MOT Status
ValidMileage
166,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre signs of wear
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
N/S/F tyre close to legal limit. †small chip in windscreen (N/S lower)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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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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What year was DK03 VJP registered?
DK03 VJP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2003.
Is DK03 VJP safe to buy?
The MOT history for DK03 VJP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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