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KD53 LEX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,053 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 104,052 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 99,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 96,297 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,848 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,091 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 87,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 87,052 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,914 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on sills

Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,544 miles

unable to check underbody condition due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Dec 2010 84,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 81,673 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 71,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 71,881 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,009 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,994 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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KD53 LEX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KD53 LEX, 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 KD53 LEX registered?

KD53 LEX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is KD53 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD53 LEX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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