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DU03 VHX

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,233 mi
Last recorded79,233 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VHX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,233 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,197 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,882 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 59,881 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,158 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,752 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre balding inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,613 miles

nearside front tyre warn inner edge/on limit

offside rear tyre warn inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,253 miles

offside front tyre warn inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 4,858 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 4,334 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 3,670 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 3,067 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 VHX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

DU03 VHX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is DU03 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU03 VHX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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