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DU03 VHC

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,635 mi
Last recorded117,635 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 117,635 miles

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 1 May 2015 102,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to check rear belts seats folded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 102,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to check rear belts seats folded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,874 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,667 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,144 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,925 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,925 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,786 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,540 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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DU03 VHC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DU03 VHC, 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 DU03 VHC registered?

DU03 VHC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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