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KF53 UWW

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,377 mi
Last recorded128,377 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 128,377 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 111,892 miles

CORROSION TO OUTER SILLS AND NEAR SIDE REAR CLOSING PANEL

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

Fail 12 May 2025 111,892 miles

CORROSION TO OUTER SILLS AND NEAR SIDE REAR CLOSING PANEL

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT RESET AFTER STEERING WHEEL CHANGE (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTTLE EMPTY (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 104,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 95,731 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 95,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 91,677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,014 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,577 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,253 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,556 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,037 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,533 miles

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,564 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,925 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,587 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,471 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,777 miles

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

nearside rear tyre reading 3mm

offside front tyre reading 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,659 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,880 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,946 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 UWW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KF53 UWW, 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 UWW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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