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LD03 XDM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,614 mi
Last recorded137,614 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 XDM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2023 137,614 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2020 134,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 130,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 125,150 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 125,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 119,930 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 119,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 115,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 111,482 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 111,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,354 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,043 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 101,043 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,109 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,613 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 81,982 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,501 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 64,014 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 64,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 53,109 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 52,894 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2006 43,084 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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LD03 XDM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LD03 XDM, 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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LD03 XDM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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