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EF53 KVR

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,315 mi
Last recorded116,315 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KVR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,315 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,430 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 107,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,517 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 90,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,862 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 89,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,121 miles

N/s and o/s/front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 74,836 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 66,221 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 60,926 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,593 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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EF53 KVR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF53 KVR, 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 EF53 KVR registered?

EF53 KVR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EF53 KVR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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