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NG03 DKA

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,309 mi
Last recorded116,309 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 DKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 116,309 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 103,049 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes are corroded. ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in center of tread pattern. ()

Fail 7 Sep 2019 103,049 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes are corroded. ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in center of tread pattern. ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,899 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 92,769 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 92,769 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,837 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,812 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,749 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,794 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,302 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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)

both front tyres run off on inside edges 215/45/17w

Fail 22 Jul 2010 35,617 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pads not visable

both front tyres run off on inside edges 215/45/17w

Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,851 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 11,084 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 7,741 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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NG03 DKA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NG03 DKA, 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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NG03 DKA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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