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DU03 VJV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,946 mi
Last recorded108,946 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2015 108,946 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,946 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 108,841 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 101,711 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 95,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 86,429 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread wearing low

Fail 7 May 2011 83,446 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 83,446 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 78,152 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,205 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,683 miles

ns front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

os front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,320 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,684 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 VJV 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 76.9%.

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 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 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

DU03 VJV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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