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KB03 PBZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,583 mi
Last recorded108,583 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 PBZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 108,583 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 105,837 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 99,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 92,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 85,168 miles

Underside has corrosion some areas not excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,845 miles

underside has corrosion some areas not excessive

Pass 11 Mar 2020 71,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear underside has corrosion not excessive

Fail 10 Mar 2020 71,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear underside has corrosion not excessive

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,193 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,688 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 54,590 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 27 Feb 2016 49,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,303 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 44,303 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,346 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 27 Jan 2014 42,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,491 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

o/s/r light damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2011 34,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,330 miles

o/s/r light unit broken

rear numder plate starting to separate

Fail 26 Feb 2009 28,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,578 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,386 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Mar 2008 23,976 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,977 miles

outer sidewalls damaged on both nearside tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,145 miles

n/s/f tyre cut twice outer wall rim both rear tyres 3mm left

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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KB03 PBZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KB03 PBZ, 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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KB03 PBZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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