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GY03 DWN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,940 mi
Last recorded111,940 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 DWN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 111,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner under body components corroded

Rear outer body components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 111,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner under body components corroded

Rear outer body components corroded

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 111,936 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components covered heavily with underseal

Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,101 miles

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both sides (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 109,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 105,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 96,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 96,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,450 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 77,545 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,803 miles

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

Uneven wear on Inside edge of Nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,184 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,759 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,959 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 19,938 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 19,938 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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GY03 DWN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY03 DWN, 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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GY03 DWN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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