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KJ53 YJL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,833 mi
Last recorded244,833 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 YJL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 244,833 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 244,833 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 225,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 197,410 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 197,410 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 177,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 155,547 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 132,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 132,821 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 109,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 109,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 96,210 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 96,210 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,805 miles

deterioration to steering rack gators

Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides rear brake pads spring clips appear to be not fitted securely

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,010 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 48,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,976 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 33,681 miles

nail in near side frint tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2007 33,681 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in near side frint tyre

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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KJ53 YJL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 KJ53 YJL, 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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KJ53 YJL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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