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DK03 VKD

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,417 mi
Last recorded91,417 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VKD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2011 91,417 miles

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

all the tyres are under inflated and the rear tyres are slightly perished

the o/s/f suspension lower ball joint dust cover is leaking grease but has no play

the radiator is leaking

the rear brake discs are corroded but the pads are o.k. and perform well

the steering rack o/s mounting bushes are slightly worn

there are stonechips in the windscreen

there is various slight bodywork damage

there is various underbody and component corrosion (we recommend an underbody waxoyl)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 91,417 miles

all the tyres are under inflated and the rear tyres are slightly perished

the o/s/f suspension lower ball joint dust cover is leaking grease but has no play

the radiator is leaking

the rear brake discs are corroded but the pads are o.k. and perform well

the steering rack o/s mounting bushes are slightly worn

there are stonechips in the windscreen

there is various slight bodywork damage

there is various underbody and component corrosion (we recommend an underbody waxoyl)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 84,140 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 75,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 61,752 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 61,752 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 51,031 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,989 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 VKD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VKD, 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 VKD registered?

DK03 VKD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DK03 VKD safe to buy?

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