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HD52 KCO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,438 mi
Last recorded118,438 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 KCO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 118,438 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 113,223 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 107,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 102,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front seal damage

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking from the clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 May 2020 102,741 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front seal damage

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking from the clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 100,524 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 100,506 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 97,300 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 93,938 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 89,345 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 85,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 78,711 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 78,648 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)

Pass 14 May 2013 72,441 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 64,228 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 58,239 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 50,438 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 41,614 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 28,626 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 20 Jan 2006 17,647 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 17,647 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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HD52 KCO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HD52 KCO, 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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HD52 KCO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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