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NJ03 KCV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 KCV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 101,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 101,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,420 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 90,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 85,879 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,338 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,490 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 68,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,060 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,218 miles

undershield fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 57,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

undershield fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,084 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,191 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,378 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 KCV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NJ03 KCV, 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 KCV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for NJ03 KCV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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