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LB03 RKU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,064 mi
Last recorded75,064 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 RKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,064 miles

both front wishbone bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,134 miles

both front wishbone bushes split

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

centre stop light not working

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and nail in edge of tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2016 71,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

both front wishbone bushes split

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

centre stop light not working

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and nail in edge of tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,118 miles

both front wishbone bushes splitting

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and have nails in tread close to edge

offside front headlamp bracket broken

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Fail 29 Jun 2015 66,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wishbone bushes splitting

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and have nails in tread close to edge

offside front headlamp bracket broken

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,802 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 60,802 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 27 Apr 2013 54,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,128 miles

Nearside door mirror glass insecure.

Fail 17 Mar 2012 49,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside door mirror glass insecure.

Fail 19 Mar 2011 44,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 44,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,872 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,362 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 34,364 miles

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

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

Advise travel to handbrake.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,697 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 25,697 miles

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

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

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

advise door mirror glass near side front

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 RKU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LB03 RKU, 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 LB03 RKU registered?

LB03 RKU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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