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NJ03 KBV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,287 mi
Last recorded130,287 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 KBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 130,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 9 Apr 2016 125,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

bottom of windscreen crack side to side

Pass 31 Jan 2015 105,866 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 75,705 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

slight corrosion to power steering pipes

unable to fully inspect underside due to full plastic covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2011 75,701 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads low

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

slight corrosion to power steering pipes

unable to fully inspect underside due to full plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,381 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,023 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 36,023 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 33,729 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,246 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,758 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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NJ03 KBV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KBV, 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 KBV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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