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DV53 ENH

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,983 mi
Last recorded105,983 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 ENH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,983 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill poor condition

Offside Rear outer sill poor condition

eml on

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 14 Nov 2017 105,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear outer sill poor condition

Offside Rear outer sill poor condition

eml on

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,842 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 89,841 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,806 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 79,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,124 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,450 miles

no spare tyre fitted.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,972 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,229 miles

These are observations and do not require attention: N/s/r and both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine and transmission undershields fitted. Floor pan covers fitted.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - still legal

Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,206 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention: N/s/r and both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine and transmission undershields fitted. Floor pan covers fitted.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - still legal

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,646 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 16 Oct 2008 36,636 miles

Offside Front 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)

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre on legal tread depth limit

n/s/r tyre on legal tread depth limit

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,895 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 22,895 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,858 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 ENH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ENH, 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 ENH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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