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DU03 VJM

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,131 mi
Last recorded149,131 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 149,131 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 145,490 miles

rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 140,583 miles

Front Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck. ()

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 132,750 miles

Front Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 13 Jan 2018 125,300 miles

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 122,995 miles

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 122,957 miles

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

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 119,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroding slightly in places (3.6.B.2c)

belly plates etc. obscuring full inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroding (3.5.1i)

cannot clearly see brake pads to fully assess wear

Fail 5 May 2016 119,145 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroding slightly in places (3.6.B.2c)

belly plates etc. obscuring full inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroding (3.5.1i)

cannot clearly see brake pads to fully assess wear

Pass 5 May 2015 115,576 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 115,576 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 112,487 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 112,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 108,051 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 108,051 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 103,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Apr 2012 103,530 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 May 2011 95,862 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front track control arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 4 May 2011 95,862 miles

both front track control arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 5 May 2010 86,556 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,113 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 77,107 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 68,873 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 60,862 miles

REAR TYRES WORN LOW

Pass 9 May 2006 55,936 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 VJM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJM, 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 VJM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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