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DK53 HJN

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,231 mi
Last recorded144,231 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HJN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 144,231 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 144,231 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 143,700 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to cords or ply (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to cords or ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 124,325 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,852 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,375 miles

crack in nearside lower windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,645 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 20 Nov 2013 74,748 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 74,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,023 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,015 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)

both rear tyres A/S/A/P

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,080 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,048 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Nov 2007 24,368 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 15,271 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 HJN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJN, 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 DK53 HJN registered?

DK53 HJN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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