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KC52 AOU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,556 mi
Last recorded157,556 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 AOU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 157,556 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil level very low,may require to attention,engine oil leaking

n/s/f tyre on inner sidewall slightly tears,outer edge has badly tears ,on outer sidewall have damage,may require to attention soon

Fail 30 Dec 2017 157,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil level very low,may require to attention,engine oil leaking

n/s/f tyre on inner sidewall slightly tears,outer edge has badly tears ,on outer sidewall have damage,may require to attention soon

Pass 6 Jan 2017 151,967 miles

Rattle from exhaust heat shield

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 151,967 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rattle from exhaust heat shield

Pass 11 Sep 2015 142,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 142,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 136,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 127,969 miles

centre brake lamp not working

Fail 10 Sep 2013 127,966 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 7 Sep 2012 113,664 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 9 Sep 2011 95,022 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre brake lamp not working

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,022 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

centre brake lamp not working

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2010 81,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 81,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,896 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 69,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 60,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,551 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,822 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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KC52 AOU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KC52 AOU, 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 KC52 AOU registered?

KC52 AOU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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