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KF03 DLN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,970 mi
Last recorded115,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,970 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 107,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view NSF DOOR GLASS SCRATCHES (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OSF DOOR GLASS SCRATCHES (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKENED

Fail 5 Apr 2019 107,341 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view NSF DOOR GLASS SCRATCHES (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OSF DOOR GLASS SCRATCHES (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKENED

Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 103,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 97,605 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,858 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 91,856 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,189 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 87,189 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 75,916 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear diff noisey

Fail 1 Mar 2013 75,916 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear diff noisey

Pass 3 Mar 2012 68,276 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 68,276 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,383 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 48,880 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 39,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 19,394 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,479 miles

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

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

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 DLN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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