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DU03 VJC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,907 mi
Last recorded128,907 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 128,907 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 121,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 120,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage ROOF BAR END RUBBER-PLASTIC END BUFFER MISSING COULD CAUSE INJURY (6.1.C.1)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front EML ON

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL DAMAGE AND CORRODED (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 104,899 miles

Rear brake pads appear to be getting low.

front exhaust bolt missing,however not leaking and is fully supported.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,006 miles

nut and bolt missing from downpipe to centre exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,717 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,591 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 89,589 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,832 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 79,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,863 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 65,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,725 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,827 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 29,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,415 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,078 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,740 miles

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

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 VJC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VJC, 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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DU03 VJC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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