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RF03 RKA

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,639 mi
Last recorded114,639 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 RKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 114,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PAS pump noisey when cold

Pass 16 Jul 2020 109,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 109,716 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 105,154 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 105,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 99,524 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 99,524 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 92,668 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 86,139 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,419 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 77,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 7,062 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 70,622 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,078 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,369 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 55,369 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,108 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,082 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,380 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,900 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,229 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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RF03 RKA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RF03 RKA, 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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RF03 RKA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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