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KG03 JRZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,002 mi
Last recorded114,002 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 114,002 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 101,310 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,684 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,884 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 85,884 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,230 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,576 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,043 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 49,168 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 43,310 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering rack moving in rubbers o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge various underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,310 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering rack moving in rubbers o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge various underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,112 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 JRZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

KG03 JRZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is KG03 JRZ safe to buy?

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