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KG03 JNZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,769 mi
Last recorded162,769 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 JNZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 162,769 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))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 157,987 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 157,987 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 151,100 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 142,414 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 7 May 2015 142,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 5 May 2015 142,412 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 130,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f road-rim buckled

Pass 12 May 2014 130,367 miles

o/s/f road-rim buckled

Pass 8 May 2013 116,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 116,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 104,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2011 92,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front electric aim adjuster faulty

Fail 12 May 2011 92,274 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front electric aim adjuster faulty

Pass 8 May 2010 81,398 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 81,398 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2009 72,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 62,284 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 62,283 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,970 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,848 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 50,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre very low on tread on inner edge.

off side front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,413 miles

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

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

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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KG03 JNZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KG03 JNZ, 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 KG03 JNZ registered?

KG03 JNZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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