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NJ03 KBK

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

175,977 mi
Last recorded175,977 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 KBK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 175,977 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 171,622 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2024 165,470 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Mar 2023 159,046 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2022 153,008 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2021 147,699 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2020 142,932 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Mar 2019 135,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2018 128,769 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2017 122,890 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2016 117,477 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 117,477 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 110,934 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 90,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inside

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,428 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,068 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,791 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,748 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2007 25,904 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,042 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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NJ03 KBK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 NJ03 KBK, 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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NJ03 KBK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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