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KF03 DLE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,737 mi
Last recorded116,737 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 116,737 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 116,626 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 116,381 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 100,747 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear heat shield loose

n/s/f steering rack gaitor has slight split

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r brake disc outer face in poor condition but not seriously weakend

Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front upper and lower arm bushes have slight play

noise when park brake applied

rear bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,394 miles

corrosion under vehicle

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre borderline

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,635 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension

plastic covers fitted under vehicle inspection limited

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,754 miles

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

handbrake inbalance o/s low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge and close to limit

very small split to n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,641 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,960 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Suspect rear pads very low

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,637 miles

engine upper and lower covers fitted. o/s and n/s front to rear under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,311 miles

all 4 tyres on legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,308 miles

front tyres worn on edge

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 DLE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

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

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