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KG03 JPX

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,430 mi
Last recorded150,430 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 150,430 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 150,039 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 146,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 132,827 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner faces pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 132,827 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner faces pitted (3.5.1i)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format front and rear (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 124,063 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

corrosion to underside and exposed components

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 115,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis box section near suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis box section near suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 115,006 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis box section near suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis box section near suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 106,869 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 98,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 89,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,478 miles

rear seat belts not tested 2 child seats fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2011 74,411 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear seat belts not tested 2 child seats fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,982 miles

Nearside 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 20 Aug 2009 47,340 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 47,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,792 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 29,792 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,193 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nsr tyre edge wearing and tread starting to crack

Fail 31 May 2006 22,093 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 31 May 2006 22,093 miles

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

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 JPX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JPX, 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 JPX registered?

KG03 JPX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is KG03 JPX safe to buy?

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