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DK03 VJU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,951 mi
Last recorded163,951 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 163,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 161,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 158,882 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 158,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 153,803 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 153,803 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 143,586 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 131,369 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,428 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 121,428 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 108,372 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 108,372 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,101 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2013 73,101 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,218 miles

REAR DISCS RUSTY AND RIDGED ON INNER FACE

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,302 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,461 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,447 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,831 miles

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

wiper-blades in need of replacment

Fail 13 Apr 2006 28,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,366 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 VJU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VJU, 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 VJU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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