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KF03 DKV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,152 mi
Last recorded102,152 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 DKV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 102,152 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 101,261 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 101,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,726 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside body and suspension components slightly corrored

Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion in places

Fail 10 Feb 2020 92,287 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion in places

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,154 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 88,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,298 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,964 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,133 miles

nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,101 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,023 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,374 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 37,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,367 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 20,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,760 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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KF03 DKV 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 78.9%.

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 KF03 DKV, 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 KF03 DKV registered?

KF03 DKV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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