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KL53 VZB

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,389 mi
Last recorded115,389 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 VZB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 115,389 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 115,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer on osf not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nsr osr discs badley corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 106,777 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 106,777 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,126 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 95,126 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,382 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,428 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,707 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,580 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 114,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 50,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 45,256 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,470 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 40,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 32,849 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 32,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,434 miles

Belly pans fitted throughout

Cuts to the sidewalls of both N/S tyres

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

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

Offside 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)

Rim damage top both front wheels

Pass 16 Aug 2006 18,906 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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KL53 VZB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KL53 VZB, 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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KL53 VZB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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