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KC52 YRW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,744 mi
Last recorded114,744 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 YRW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 114,744 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 113,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 112,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 111,829 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r .front & rear suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 109,352 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r & front & rear suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,373 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 101,595 miles

All tyres perishing

Fail 6 Feb 2019 101,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,229 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,904 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 89,904 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 86,556 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,247 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,236 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 72,708 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,303 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 63,293 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,950 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 52,725 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 47,570 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,037 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 YRW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YRW, 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 YRW registered?

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

Is KC52 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC52 YRW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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