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KG03 JRU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,557 mi
Last recorded106,557 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 JRU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 106,557 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear number plate

Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,257 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 101,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,041 miles

Front engine light on

Fail 14 Apr 2016 97,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front engine light on

Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 88,525 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 83,943 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 80,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 75,268 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,935 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,215 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 29,923 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 JRU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

KG03 JRU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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