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KD53 PTO

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,567 mi
Last recorded173,567 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 PTO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 173,567 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 173,567 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 162,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 156,447 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 152,954 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 143,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 135,583 miles

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

slight under surface rust

Fail 15 Feb 2018 135,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight under surface rust

Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,606 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 117,567 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 110,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 101,197 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front no; plate cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2013 91,202 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,111 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,268 miles

advise both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,909 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,205 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,352 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,834 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 PTO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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