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PY53 DCU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,496 mi
Last recorded88,496 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 DCU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 88,496 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 88,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,749 miles

both front brake flexi hose ferrells heavily corroded

front exhaust heatshield rattle

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside rear outer sill area heavily corroded and holed yet area not structural

rear sub frame and mounting points corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 85,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake flexi hose ferrells heavily corroded

front exhaust heatshield rattle

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside rear outer sill area heavily corroded and holed yet area not structural

rear sub frame and mounting points corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,535 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 81,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,182 miles

rear suspension & prescribed areas corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear suspension & prescribed areas corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,226 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,226 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,533 miles

Both handbrake cable mounts broken on backing plates although still operating

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 66,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both handbrake cable mounts broken on backing plates although still operating

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f wiperblade torn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,793 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,560 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

rear brakes 31% imbalenced

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,789 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 38,120 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,120 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,053 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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PY53 DCU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PY53 DCU, 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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PY53 DCU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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