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CF03 KNV

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,546 mi
Last recorded145,546 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 KNV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 145,546 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 145,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,759 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 130,755 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge and slight damage on outer wall

parking brake light not going out

Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,021 miles

low brake fluid

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,752 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edge

o/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,225 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 11 Mar 2014 89,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

baby seat fitted n/s/r

front pads low

Fail 12 Mar 2013 77,380 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,828 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,378 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

a stick under battery clamp

rear discs corroded

slight scoring n/s/fron disc

Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,472 miles

rear tyre edges worn below limit!!

Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,424 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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CF03 KNV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CF03 KNV, 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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CF03 KNV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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