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RK03 SWN

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,331 mi
Last recorded139,331 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 139,331 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 135,977 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 131,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 129,055 miles

Nearside rear brake pad worn slight low

Pass 4 Jul 2009 124,405 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 116,699 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 108,845 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 98,025 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 97,053 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 97,053 miles

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

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

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 SWN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

RK03 SWN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is RK03 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 SWN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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