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EG03 KLV

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,682 mi
Last recorded75,682 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 KLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,682 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 75,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,861 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,861 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 70,188 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 13 Aug 2013 67,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 67,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs scored and corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 59,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 59,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,752 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,981 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 40,573 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 31,695 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,303 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,184 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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EG03 KLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EG03 KLV, 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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EG03 KLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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