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RK03 UDJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,216 mi
Last recorded135,216 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 135,216 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 135,216 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 126,059 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 122,262 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 114,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2013 107,725 miles

trims fitted to undersides

Pass 23 Aug 2012 101,815 miles

Dampness around n/s/f shocker

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 19 Aug 2012 101,770 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Dampness around n/s/f shocker

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear disc's scored and corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 88,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear disc's scored and corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,857 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,361 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,356 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2006 30,096 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 UDJ 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 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 UDJ, 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 UDJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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