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KF03 DLJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,425 mi
Last recorded91,425 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 DLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,102 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake discs corroded due to lack of use.

wear on inside edge of offside front tyre.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 85,800 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 85,800 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 83,489 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,447 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 78,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 75,396 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2011 72,598 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,581 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 61,914 miles

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 49,294 miles

front pads low 3to4mm

rear pads not seen

small chip in front screen

Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,557 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,962 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 DLJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DLJ, 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 DLJ registered?

KF03 DLJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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