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KC03 HRP

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,645 mi
Last recorded153,645 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 HRP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 153,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 150,987 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 150,969 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 154,239 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 137,175 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 133,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 133,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,606 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 129,606 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 123,665 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Rear to front under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 118,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on the edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 114,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 109,649 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,182 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 105,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 99,370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 93,021 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 85,088 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 74,105 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,486 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KC03 HRP 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 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 KC03 HRP, 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 KC03 HRP registered?

KC03 HRP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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