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NJ03 KDF

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,767 mi
Last recorded140,767 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 140,767 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 135,320 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 126,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner and outer edges, also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 126,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery terminals loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner and outer edges, also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 125,310 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre split

both outer sills corroded

headlight washers not working

Pass 29 Sep 2015 119,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside offside front and rear tyre worn on edge

offside headlight washer missing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 119,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside offside front and rear tyre worn on edge

offside headlight washer missing

Pass 20 Sep 2014 107,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2014 107,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2013 100,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,946 miles

n/s/f wishbone back bush starting to separate

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Mar 2012 94,868 miles

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

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

n/s/f wishbone back bush starting to separate

n/s/r tyre bold inner edge

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge - recommnend replace

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,982 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,397 miles

n/s/r tyre = 2mm tread depth + worn inner edge

slight wear to o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,680 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,832 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,282 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,243 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 KDF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KDF, 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 KDF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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