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KW03 XBP

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,418 mi
Last recorded126,418 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 XBP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 126,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by front mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2024 122,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 118,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both full length at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 116,905 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 116,866 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 114,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,831 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 96,830 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,907 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 88,907 miles

Nearside Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,213 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,387 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,106 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 70,527 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 70,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,105 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 70,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,941 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 24 Oct 2011 65,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,641 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 54,868 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 49,686 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,703 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,153 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON INEER EDGES

Pass 22 Jul 2006 35,652 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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KW03 XBP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KW03 XBP, 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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KW03 XBP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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