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EG03 KKV

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,371 mi
Last recorded137,371 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 KKV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 137,371 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrision

Pass 19 Oct 2021 131,735 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear on limits (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension mounts corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 131,735 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear on limits (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension mounts corroded

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 125,845 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,181 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 120,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 114,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,260 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 108,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,346 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,652 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,230 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 82,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,229 miles

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

both rear tyres and off side front tyre have cracks on inner sidewalls

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,000 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 67,715 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,886 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,504 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 8 Sep 2008 41,316 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,770 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EG03 KKV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EG03 KKV, 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 EG03 KKV registered?

EG03 KKV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is EG03 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 KKV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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