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KG03 JOU

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,590 mi
Last recorded211,590 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 JOU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 211,590 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 201,255 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 201,255 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 189,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 176,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45ZR17 91W 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45ZR17 91W inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45ZR17 91W 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 176,664 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45ZR17 91W (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45ZR17 91W 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45ZR17 91W inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45ZR17 91W 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 167,358 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 167,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 159,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 152,315 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 152,254 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 141,581 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 141,570 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 141,570 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 133,612 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 120,440 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 100,826 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE 2.5MM

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 100,826 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE 2.5MM

Pass 12 Dec 2007 91,468 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 80,185 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 65,283 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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KG03 JOU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

KG03 JOU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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