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KC03 HRZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,308 mi
Last recorded119,308 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 HRZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 119,308 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 119,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 107,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball-joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 101,733 miles

Diff leaking oil

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

Rear Suspension Components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2015 101,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Diff leaking oil

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

Rear Suspension Components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,615 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,633 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,180 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 75,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 68,380 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 60,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,548 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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KC03 HRZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HRZ, 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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KC03 HRZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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