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DV53 ENE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

209,711 mi
Last recorded209,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 ENE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 209,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension rusty

sills rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2026 209,711 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension rusty

sills rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2025 204,754 miles

Front Headlight Beam Pattern - Just Visible

Nearside Rear Shocker damp

Offside Rear Shocker damp

Oil Leak

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 204,754 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlight Beam Pattern - Just Visible

Nearside Rear Shocker damp

Offside Rear Shocker damp

Oil Leak

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 197,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

center to rear exhaust blow

o/s/f arch trims loose n/s/r arch trim loose

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2024 197,547 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

center to rear exhaust blow

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f arch trims loose n/s/r arch trim loose

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2023 190,292 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2023 190,292 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2022 181,655 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 181,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arches both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mudflaps loose (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 175,237 miles

Offside Rear Lamp broken

Pass 3 Jul 2020 171,488 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 171,488 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 164,675 miles

Nearside sill weak

Offside Rear Lower anti roll bar ball joint dust cover perished

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

underbody rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2018 155,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 144,543 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 4 Jul 2017 144,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,181 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 119,329 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 114,300 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 114,300 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 104,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 95,186 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 95,186 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2011 83,323 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 83,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,193 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,756 miles

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

offside front tyre low on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,689 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,879 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,092 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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DV53 ENE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 DV53 ENE, 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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DV53 ENE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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