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N19 DRR

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,387 mi
Last recorded109,387 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 DRR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 109,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 106,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 104,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,961 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 95,535 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 91,878 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 91,878 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,101 miles

Rear diff leaking seek attention

Pass 12 Jan 2019 83,290 miles

Rear diff weeping oil

Pass 13 Jan 2018 78,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff slight leak

Rear unable to see pads

Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,965 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 74,965 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,542 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 69,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,392 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,622 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to front registration plate but not likely to be misread

Pass 8 Nov 2011 55,510 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,490 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,467 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,974 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,322 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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N19 DRR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N19 DRR, 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 N19 DRR registered?

N19 DRR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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