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DK03 VJX

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,003 mi
Last recorded140,003 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VJX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 140,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,222 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 105,254 miles

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 97,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre pipe/silencer outer casing loose and rattles

offside rear tyre has a piece missing from outer wall <chunk> but not showing cord

slight corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension components

Fail 20 Apr 2013 97,276 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre pipe/silencer outer casing loose and rattles

offside rear tyre has a piece missing from outer wall <chunk> but not showing cord

slight corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,807 miles

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

power cable rubbing on throttle mechanism

Fail 18 Apr 2012 85,807 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

power cable rubbing on throttle mechanism

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,407 miles

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

advise both front tyres worn badly on inside edges[raised shoulders]

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,210 miles

Rear tyres different manufacturer N/S to O/S.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear tyres different manufacturer N/S to O/S.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,660 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX 50-60 % WORN

SLIGHT MISTING TO BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,813 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 21,567 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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 VJX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

DK03 VJX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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