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RK03 KRN

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,171 mi
Last recorded62,171 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 KRN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 62,171 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 54,872 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 54,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (Wheel bearing not been tested) (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 48,147 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 48,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 45,291 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 43,846 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 43,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 41,990 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 41,990 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 41,454 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 40,549 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 40,548 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,961 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 39,961 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 39,698 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 39,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,532 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,754 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,854 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,975 miles

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

both front tyres cracking-up outer sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,069 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 27,069 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,248 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 21,506 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 21,506 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,121 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 16,618 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,852 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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RK03 KRN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RK03 KRN, 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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What year was RK03 KRN registered?

RK03 KRN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is RK03 KRN safe to buy?

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