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KF53 UWT

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,663 mi
Last recorded98,663 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 98,663 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 96,522 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 94,292 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 91,199 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 91,190 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 89,527 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 89,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 82,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 82,009 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,951 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 78,951 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 76,010 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,617 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,928 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,565 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 60,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,405 miles

front tyres wearing low,inner and outer tread.

nearside rear tyre 2/3mm tread depth.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,637 miles

plastic covers fitted on underside.

rear anti roll bar rusty/corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,375 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 32,371 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,619 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,109 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,603 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 UWT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UWT, 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 KF53 UWT registered?

KF53 UWT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is KF53 UWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF53 UWT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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