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DU03 VJN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,664 mi
Last recorded134,664 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 134,664 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner surface

Offside Front Outer corrosion to wing

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 134,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner surface (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner surface

Offside Front Outer corrosion to wing

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 127,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 117,786 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,769 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 95,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,551 miles

belongings on the back seat

n/s/f tyre has cuts in the side wall but not deep

pads have movment in the carriers

Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,710 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 45,710 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,816 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 20,816 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 10,840 miles

both front tyre inner edges worn

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 VJN 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 69.2%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

DU03 VJN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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