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MX03 KCY

2003 Lexus IS200 Sport

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,087 mi
Last recorded159,087 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport53,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 KCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 159,087 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 148,653 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 138,130 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 138,120 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 127,171 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 127,159 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 116,711 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 108,650 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 100,430 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,430 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,746 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 92,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 83,625 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 74,173 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,071 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 64,061 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,472 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,579 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,374 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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MX03 KCY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 53,224 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX03 KCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX03 KCY registered?

MX03 KCY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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