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DK03 VKB

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,129 mi
Last recorded100,129 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2019 100,129 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,886 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded and rear sub frame and suspension com ponents corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 89,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear discs slightly corroded and rear sub frame and suspension com ponents corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak sump ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened assemble & springs (2.4.G.1)

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

rear offside back plate cover corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 82,977 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases brocken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating slight binde (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak sump ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened assemble & springs (2.4.G.1)

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

rear offside back plate cover corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,863 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened assemble rear brake back plates (2.4.G.1)

slight corrotion nearside rear sill & wheel arch

Fail 14 Jun 2016 78,853 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened assemble rear brake back plates (2.4.G.1)

slight corrotion nearside rear sill & wheel arch

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,448 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight corrotion rear brake back plate

Fail 2 Jun 2015 73,447 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight corrotion rear brake back plate

Pass 7 May 2014 68,375 miles

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

minnor crackes on both front tyres

Fail 6 May 2014 68,354 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minnor crackes on both front tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,867 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 62,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,683 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,036 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,085 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,085 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,142 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 30,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 19,854 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 19,854 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 VKB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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