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KC52 YRU

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 YRU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 97,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 84,208 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 73,993 miles

Front tyres wearing inner egdes

Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,441 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,251 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,536 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,084 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,422 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,162 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 46,162 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,380 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,416 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 34,696 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,749 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,134 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 18,961 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 YRU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KC52 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

KC52 YRU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is KC52 YRU safe to buy?

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