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RK03 SFV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,517 mi
Last recorded149,517 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 SFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 149,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder of tread is split open in numerous places DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure Corroded away (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split open. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 139,644 miles

both rear brake disc backplates disintegrating

Fail 10 Oct 2017 139,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear brake disc backplates disintegrating

Pass 13 Sep 2016 129,211 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 129,211 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,136 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 115,345 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,826 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 98,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,967 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,833 miles

full plastic covers fitted

n/s/r tyre is very very low on the edge

o/s/r tyre is low and edgy

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,592 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,145 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 62,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,295 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,830 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 SFV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFV, 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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RK03 SFV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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