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K80 KKC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,284 mi
Last recorded137,284 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 KKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 137,284 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 137,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 136,545 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BUSHES DETERIORATED (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 136,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INSIDE EDGE. 235/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BUSHES DETERIORATED (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 127,125 miles

Front X2 WIPERS POOR

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,332 miles

coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,012 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR TYRES APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN MAKING CONTACT WITH REAR ARCHES, BUT NOT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 2 Apr 2015 110,959 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR TYRES APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN MAKING CONTACT WITH REAR ARCHES, BUT NOT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 1 Mar 2014 99,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 96,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 93,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 88,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 82,336 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,768 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 62,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 49,155 miles

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

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

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

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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K80 KKC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K80 KKC, 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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K80 KKC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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