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KF53 UWL

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,293 mi
Last recorded113,293 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 UWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,293 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 113,119 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 106,804 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 101,582 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,292 miles

all road wheels slightly distorted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 97,283 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe into rear silencer fractured (6.1.2 (a))

all road wheels slightly distorted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,630 miles

slight damage to both front wheel rims

Fail 14 Apr 2018 95,602 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

slight damage to both front wheel rims

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,827 miles

damage to both front wheel rims

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,781 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating excessive run out on disc. (3.7.B.3)

damage to both front wheel rims

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,254 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,962 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 80,727 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner sueface.

rear foot brake application just servicable.

Fail 15 May 2013 80,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

off-side rear tyre perished on inner side wall.

rear brake discs corroded on inner sueface.

rear foot brake application just servicable.

Pass 11 May 2012 74,870 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 68,360 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,184 miles

nearside front wing damaged

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 61,153 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wing damaged

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,794 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 54,794 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front body work damaged

offside front tyres worn inner edge

service due

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside wing

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2006 27,603 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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KF53 UWL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KF53 UWL, 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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KF53 UWL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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