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KG03 JPJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,374 mi
Last recorded115,374 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 JPJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2014 115,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 115,374 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 104,192 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,570 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre very low on inner edge

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 31 Aug 2012 97,489 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre very low on inner edge

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,752 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,256 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 79,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 75,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 71,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,845 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 58,498 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 JPJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KG03 JPJ, 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 JPJ registered?

KG03 JPJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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