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KG03 JPF

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,647 mi
Last recorded126,647 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 126,647 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 126,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lense has gone dull. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear outer sill corroded/holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge(215/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge(215/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge(215/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lense has started to go dull. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight damage to front outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill starting to corrode but not excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 119,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 119,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 109,501 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 109,458 miles

Power steering malfunctioning seems like the belt is slipping (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 99,870 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,656 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 95,586 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45R17W (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,290 miles

front discs lipped through wear

Pass 9 May 2014 83,307 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished on inner side wall

Fail 9 May 2014 83,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished on inner side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,720 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,007 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 78,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,589 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 71,475 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 68,109 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 65,442 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 62,118 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 62,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,830 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 52,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/k tyre has edge wear

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 JPF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JPF, 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 JPF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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