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RK03 UEF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,212 mi
Last recorded107,212 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 107,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 104,214 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 104,214 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 101,623 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 99,562 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 98,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 95,369 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 91,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,200 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,826 miles

Slight play in steering rack mounting.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 73,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,561 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,155 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 67,155 miles

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

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 4 Jun 2010

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,196 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,738 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,157 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,463 miles

the rear pades are getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wering on the inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,347 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 UEF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK03 UEF registered?

RK03 UEF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is RK03 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 UEF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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