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LB03 RKA

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

295,237 mi
Last recorded295,237 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 RKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 295,237 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 279,279 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 257,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes lightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 247,523 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 228,566 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 212,291 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 194,577 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight play in n/s/r rear hub bush

Pass 1 Mar 2014 194,577 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in n/s/r rear hub bush

Pass 1 Feb 2013 173,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 146,950 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 146,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 121,152 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 98,092 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 98,092 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 73,542 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,110 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 52,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,327 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,666 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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LB03 RKA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LB03 RKA, 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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LB03 RKA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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