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KD03 PKN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,924 mi
Last recorded150,924 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 PKN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 150,924 miles

Both rear outer sills are corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

The rear subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 136,945 miles

All four tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges

Both rear axle front mounts and stabilizer arms are heavily corroded

Both rear outer sills, lower inner sills and chassis legs are all heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 118,587 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 105,656 miles

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

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

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

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

The offside rear tyre has a split in the tread

Fail 18 Aug 2015 105,656 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

The offside rear tyre has a split in the tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 95,558 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,308 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,443 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 84,443 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 79,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,522 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 75,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,501 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,854 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,571 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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KD03 PKN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KD03 PKN, 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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KD03 PKN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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