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DU53 LJY

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,842 mi
Last recorded51,842 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 LJY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 51,842 miles

Front both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Sep 2018 50,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre tred cracking and low

Fail 8 Sep 2018 50,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tred cracking and low

Pass 9 Sep 2017 48,561 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 46,623 miles

Offside Front tyre tred cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2015 45,129 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 43,708 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 42,190 miles

traces of coolent around water pump

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,772 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 40,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 5 Sep 2011 39,032 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,334 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,285 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on tread patton

Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,784 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,673 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,795 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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DU53 LJY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DU53 LJY, 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 DU53 LJY registered?

DU53 LJY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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