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KC03 HSD

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,736 mi
Last recorded161,736 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 161,736 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 157,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 152,778 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 144,902 miles

Both front tyres are scrubbed on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 144,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both front tyres are scrubbed on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 137,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 137,133 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 129,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 129,255 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)

Near side front body sill damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 119,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side rear outer sill corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 119,557 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear tyre worn low

Off side rear brake disc corroded

Off side rear outer sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2014 109,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side rear body sill corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,295 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2012 90,556 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 79,415 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,742 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 71,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,550 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,049 miles

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,667 miles

Nearside 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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KC03 HSD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KC03 HSD, 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 HSD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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