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KC52 YRY

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,156 mi
Last recorded185,156 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 185,156 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 181,113 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 181,113 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 177,502 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 171,719 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 154,921 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 134,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 107,765 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery clamp is insecure

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside front shock absorber has no signs of leak at the time of the retest (not a new shock)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 107,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery clamp is insecure

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2010 99,512 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 86,949 miles

n/s front tyre has small light cracking

Fail 14 Dec 2009 86,949 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front tyre has small light cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2009 86,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

oil 5 - service due?

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,685 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,054 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,818 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 YRY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YRY, 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 YRY registered?

KC52 YRY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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