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2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,842 mi
Last recorded63,842 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 DU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 63,842 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 63,131 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 60,989 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both fronts lens faded (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 60,989 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both fronts lens faded (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,671 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 58,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 56,475 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,554 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 55,553 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,777 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,411 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,244 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,763 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,162 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,344 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,634 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 40,098 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,529 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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85 DU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 85 DU, 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 85 DU registered?

85 DU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is 85 DU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 85 DU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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