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KL53 VZD

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,140 mi
Last recorded74,140 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 VZD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 74,140 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Underside corroded in places

Pass 31 Oct 2024 70,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 66,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 66,431 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 62,807 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,360 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,323 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 56,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 53,283 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,075 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,353 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 47,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,129 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 39,593 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 38,324 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 36,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn badly inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,899 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 34,899 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 32,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,006 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 29,840 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,840 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 26,911 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,683 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,969 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,607 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 VZD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KL53 VZD, 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 VZD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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