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KD53 PSZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,450 mi
Last recorded135,450 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 135,450 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 135,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 130,258 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 130,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 126,286 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,264 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 119,264 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 106,470 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 106,470 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,715 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 82,618 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall

slight movement in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 1 Dec 2012 75,025 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,871 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 57,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 49,661 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 41,880 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 34,613 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 27,674 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 27,673 miles

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

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

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

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 PSZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KD53 PSZ, 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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KD53 PSZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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