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RK03 SKD

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,390 mi
Last recorded122,390 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 SKD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 122,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 122,390 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 112,271 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 106,346 miles

O/R and N/R wish bone bottom bush slight play.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,258 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 91,012 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 13 Feb 2012 80,134 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 80,131 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 145,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear no plate light cover cracked

suspension both front centre arms rear bush worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 124,444 miles

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

tyres offside front worn on edge

Pass 23 Dec 2008 101,877 miles

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

offside front flexi hose twisted

rear bumper missing

rear no plate worn

Pass 4 Jan 2008 72,871 miles

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

both front suspension stay bar bushes slightly worn

both front top wishbones bushes have a crack but no play noted

crack in nearside front tyre tread

rear no plate worn

Fail 3 Jan 2008 72,870 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front suspension stay bar bushes slightly worn

both front top wishbones bushes have a crack but no play noted

crack in nearside front tyre tread

rear no plate worn

Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,280 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 40,256 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 SKD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK03 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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