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DU03 VJF

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,005 mi
Last recorded129,005 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 129,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2016 124,404 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 124,399 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 119,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 113,612 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 107,054 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 101,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 101,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 97,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,741 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 83,667 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 72,907 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 62,043 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 VJF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

DU03 VJF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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