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RK03 SVY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,967 mi
Last recorded64,967 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 SVY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 64,967 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2013 64,967 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 59,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/r brake discs inner side of disc corroded /pitted

Pass 28 May 2011 53,546 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm, plus inner edge getting low.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,372 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,698 miles

advise rear tyre repaired bolt in centre have plugged it

Fail 8 Feb 2010 47,698 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise rear tyre repaired bolt in centre have plugged it

Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 38,189 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 38,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,189 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,060 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 SVY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

RK03 SVY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is RK03 SVY safe to buy?

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