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KF03 TUA

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,356 mi
Last recorded140,356 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 140,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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headlamps tarnished

offside rear and nearside rear outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 139,227 miles

N/S/R lamp lens damaged

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front and rear brakes imbalance

general corrosion

headlamps tarnishing

rear discs and pads very worn

rear tyres perishing

wishbone bushes perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2020 139,227 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

front and rear brakes imbalance

front number plate damaged

general corrosion

headlamps tarnishing

rear discs and pads very worn

rear number plate discoloring

rear tyres perishing

wishbone bushes perishing

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N/S/R lamp lens damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2019 137,268 miles

front number plate damaged slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2018 135,584 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape slightly and perishing

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front number plate deteriorating

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front lower rear suspension arms rear bushes perishing and splitting and / slight play

power steering rack damp

slight damage to offside mirror

Fail 26 Jul 2018 135,584 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear tyres worn out of shape slightly and perishing

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front number plate deteriorating

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front lower rack suspension arms rear bush perishing and splitting / slight play

power steering rack damp

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 31 Jul 2017 130,585 miles

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offside and nearside front lower trailing arm rear bushes splitting and perishing

offside mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2016 125,083 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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Pass 24 Apr 2015 120,210 miles

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

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

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offside mirror damaged

rear brake balance

slight pulsate on rear barkes

Pass 25 Apr 2014 115,859 miles

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offside & nearside front lower wishbone inner rear bushes starting to split / perish

offside mirror damaged

slight play to offside & nearside rear suspension outer lower rose bush

Pass 4 May 2013 113,332 miles

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front tyres on legal limit

Pass 23 Apr 2012 109,533 miles

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Pass 4 May 2011 105,066 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 99,865 miles

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Pass 10 Mar 2009 94,264 miles

both rear tyres worn low

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rear brakes slightly pulsating

Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,120 miles

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

SLIGHT PULSATE ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 12 Mar 2007 84,809 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 64,706 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 TUA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

KF03 TUA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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