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DK53 FRP

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,449 mi
Last recorded144,449 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FRP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 144,449 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack wet with oil (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 144,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Marked with chalk (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside wiper blade split

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack wet with oil (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 141,004 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,754 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre starting to split on sidewall

Fail 23 Mar 2016 131,745 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre starting to split on sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2015 123,788 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 120,397 miles

Fluid leak from steering rack

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake pads worn

Rear tyres worn

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2014 120,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fluid leak from steering rack

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake pads worn

Rear tyres worn

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 114,041 miles

front tyres slight damage to side walls

Pass 23 Feb 2012 106,366 miles

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 106,366 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 98,716 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jan 2010 88,922 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 76,196 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 66,325 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 66,325 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 57,413 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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DK53 FRP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK53 FRP, 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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DK53 FRP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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