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KG03 JOV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,580 mi
Last recorded90,580 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 JOV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 90,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,220 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside front (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 84,930 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 82,084 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 82,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 77,647 miles

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

front brake imbalance only just passed maximum reading permitted 25% actual reading 23%

Fail 6 Apr 2013 77,647 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake imbalance only just passed maximum reading permitted 25% actual reading 23%

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,207 miles

ALL TYRE STARTING TO GETTING IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,383 miles

all four tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulders

Fail 15 Apr 2011 71,383 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all four tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulders

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 63,392 miles

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are linned

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,637 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 60,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 55,806 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,836 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 JOV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JOV, 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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KG03 JOV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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