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RK03 UBW

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,710 mi
Last recorded146,710 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 UBW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 146,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 28 Sep 2019

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f/inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2018 145,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 128,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 106,680 miles

offside outer sill starting to rust

sheilds fitted

under vehicle slightly rusty in places

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,863 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 86,863 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,895 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 78,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,307 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,140 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 49,801 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 42,895 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,917 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UBW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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