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KYV 1X

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,515 mi
Last recorded84,515 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYV 1X
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 84,515 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 84,514 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,901 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 83,901 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wheel bearings not tested!

Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,627 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2019 82,831 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,604 miles

Offside Front tyre under inflated

Fail 13 Nov 2018 80,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,353 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,487 miles

Offside Front brakes binding slightly

imbalance on front brakes

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 55,252 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres wearing low on inner tread/out of shape

Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

offside and nearside front tyre justing to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,475 miles

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

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,179 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 36,089 miles

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

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

off side and near side rear tyre has cuts in tyre tread

Fail 12 Nov 2008 32,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,658 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,848 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,418 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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KYV 1X is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KYV 1X, 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 KYV 1X registered?

KYV 1X is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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