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RK03 UBU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,212 mi
Last recorded131,212 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 131,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Blocking centre rear seat belt buckle as well ()

Fail 8 Jan 2019 131,212 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Blocking centre rear seat belt buckle as well ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

anti freeze content is low

both front headlamps are opeche and are just MOT legal

engine oil is overfilled

nearside front tyre is worn low on edges

offside front tyre is worn to the legal limit and is perished

radiator is showing signs of leaking

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 109,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,953 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 88,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Feb 2013 65,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,645 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,791 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,944 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,548 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,131 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 10 Feb 2006 17,163 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 UBU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

RK03 UBU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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